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Dining Services Cook II

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Bell Hospital is a respected healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and patient care. Known for its commitment to excellence, Bell Hospital operates a comprehensive dining services department to support both patients and hospital staff with nutritious and appealing meals. The hospital emphasizes the importance of dietary needs and nutritional balance, catering to a diverse patient population including those requiring therapeutic diets. This ensures that every meal contributes to the recovery and well-being of patients while also supporting the health of employees. Bell Hospital fosters an inclusive work environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among its workforce. They... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Some experience as a cook in a restaurant, institutional or large volume feeding

Job Qualifications

  • Some experience as a cook in a restaurant, institutional or large volume feeding
  • High school graduate or GED preferred
  • One or more years of experience as a cook in a restaurant, institutional or large volume feeding preferred
  • Basic reading, writing and simple mathematics skills

Job Duties

  • Completes the cooking process of menu items requiring basic technical skills such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs using daily worksheets and standardized recipes
  • Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills
  • Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient
  • Performs duties in Food Production and/or the Cafeteria
  • Organizes daily production in unit
  • Prepares food for inventory and/or service including portioning, wrapping, labeling, dating food items prepared for patients, cafeteria, and/or catering according to unit standards
  • Ensures proper storage and rotation of inventories in refrigerators and freezers following HACCP and department standards
  • Maintains a safe and sanitary food preparation/service environment per unit standards
  • Tests and evaluates new recipes
  • Adjusts work hours to early or late to prepare needed Cafeteria or Catering products
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities
  • Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit
  • Other duties may be assigned as required

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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