Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital's Food Services Department is looking for a PRN  Cook.

PRN – position available

Position Overview

Under the direct supervision of the service 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.
• 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.