Cook - hospital

Citizens Health is recruiting a cook to work full-time in our hospital kitchen.

Our Mission:
Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us:

• Citizens Medical Center: a 25 bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care: an outpatient rural health clinic
• Prairie Senior: a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse: an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce
• Citizens Medical Equipment: our durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug Store: our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location:

100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas

Under direct supervision of the Food Service Manager, the cook has primary responsibility for preparing, cooking, transporting and serving all hot foods necessary for meal service during scheduled shift.

Responsible for doing closing procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria prior to locking the Food Service Department in the evening.

Responsible to the Food Service Manager.

Days Open:
Sunday through Saturday

Hours:

9:00 am‑5:30 pm, 5 days per week, every other weekend, 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year.

Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

• Prepare, cook, transport and serve all hot foods necessary for meal service during scheduled shift.
• Responsible for doing closing procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria prior to locking the Food Service Department in the evening.
• Responsible for the department after Food Service Manager leaves for the day or on his/her weekend to work.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Training and experience in food service, including cooking for large groups, is preferred.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self‑improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Requires standing, walking, bending, twisting, and/or reaching 80 % of the time. Requires sitting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, and/or pulling 20 % of the time. Requires exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move stock in the department. Normal vision, with or without correction; and hearing adequate for all types of interpersonal communication is required. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Extended periods of standing. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre‑Tax and Roth Contributions
  • Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
  • Regular and matching contributions after one‑year and 1,000 hours worked
• Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Full‑time coverage – equal to two times employee’s annual income
  • Part‑time coverage – one‑time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay
  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Other Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Student loan reimbursement
  • Malpractice covered
  • On‑site childcare services
  • Funeral leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose…