Hot Food Cook

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hot Food Cook is responsible for cooking a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules. This is a variable shift position; the scheduled times will vary within the same work week, with shifts from 5:00 am – 1:15pm, 7:00 am – 3:30pm, and 11:00 am -7:30pm.

Requirements

Cooking experience
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations
Clay County Food Handler permit or ServSafe certification within 30 days

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate Or GED
2 or more years experience with institutional food equipment

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment conforming to policies and regulations
Operates and maintains food service equipment
Stores, labels and dates food items; uses the First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology
Cooks a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules
Follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) principles for time and temperature; records per policy
Records and maintains accurate food production and leftover/waste records
Tastes and evaluates food for quality; ensures quality standards are met
Serves menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants utilizing correct servicing utensil and serving size
Washes dishes, serviceware and pots/pans in the dishroom and pot/pan area
Removes trash, boxes and other waste from the department
Cleans throughout the department including but not limited to surfaces, equipment, carts, walls, and floors
Performs other duties as assigned
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.