Cook - Full-time

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320 N. 13th Street
WaKeeney, Kansas
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Posted 4 days, 10 hours ago
Expires in 2 days, 13 hours
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Description

Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital's Food Service Department is looking for a full-time Cook.

Full-time 

Position Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Foodservice Manager and Director of Nutritional Service, the cook will prepare, season, and cook for patients, residents, staff and visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned meals. 
  • Ensures meals and nourishments are ready at specified times.
  • Over see’s staff when Foodservice Manager is not available.
  • Prepares, seasons, and cooks’ food that is palatable and attractive to meet all diet types.
  • Follows diets according to modified menus.
  • Consults with registered dietitian on modified diets.
  • Serves patients and residents according to their diets and requests.
  • Maintains salad bar keeping it filled and checks quality of food.
  • Follows standardized recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment. 
  • Maintains high standards of sanitation, housekeeping, and safety in operation and care of equipment.
  • Uses proper handling to ensure food safety. 
  • Always observes infection control practices.
  • Taste tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness, flavor, and texture.
  • Improves flavor and texture of food as needed. 
  • Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner. 
  • Assures that proper documentation for food temperatures, freezer and refrigerator temperatures, meal counts, and diet changes are done. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·         High school graduate or equivalent.

·         Previous experience as a cook in the food service industry.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:

Our application must be completed to be considered for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable)to Human Resources, 320 N 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to hr@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call (785) 743-2182. Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org

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We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.

Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.

For hospital information: www.tclmh.org

For community information: www.tregocountyks.com

TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus.

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