Cook (Hospital)

KPC Promise Hospital of OVERLAND PARK: The cook prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, soups, etc., for regular and modified diets and meal services. Serves regular and modified diet trays with a high degree of accuracy at patient meal service times. Maintains work area and equipment and supplies in a clean, sanitized and organized manner. Follows all facility and food handling policies to ensure safe food preparation, handling, and storage.

POSITION SUMMARY: Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, soups, etc., for regular and modified diets and cafeteria/catering meal services. Serves regular and modified diet trays with a high degree of accuracy at patient meal service times. Maintains work area and equipment and supplies in a clean, sanitized and organized manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2. Two or more years training and experience in quantity food preparation
3. Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and methods of preparation
4. Must be able to follow standardized recipes
5. Must be able to read, write, and speak English

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Walking - up to 90% Standing - up to 90% Kneeling - up to 20%

Sitting - up to 10% Pushing - up to 60% Bending - up to 75%

Squatting - up to 50% Pulling - up to 40% Reaching - up to 45%

Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Low to moderate

EXPOSURE RISK: Category III - Jobs in which required tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Ovens, stoves, dishwashers, mops and brooms, grinders, slicers, mixers and blenders.

CERTIFICATIONS: None required