Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital's Food Services Department is looking for a full-time Cook. Shift 11:30am - 8pm.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated team member to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional food service experiences by preparing, presenting, and serving delicious meals with precision and care. Your expertise will contribute to creating a warm, welcoming environment where quality and safety are top priorities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills while supporting the dietary needs of our community.

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.
• Oversee staff when the Food Service 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.
• Consult with a 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.