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Cook FT
Job Location:
Job Location:
Sedalia, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dietetics Cook is responsible for pre-preparation and preparation of foods for patients cafeteria and special events. This position could also work in other areas of the department as needed.
The Dietetics Cook reports directly to the Dietetics Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School education or equivalent preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Serve Safe preferred.
Work Experience:
1-year food service experience.
Intuitional food service experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Prepares regular and therapeutic diets following oral and written instructions menus recipes spreadsheets etc. with knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.
Keeps food waste to a minimum.
Maintains routine meal schedules and serving times.
Prepares foods for special parties and groups and assists in the planning of these events in a cooperative manner.
Checks and records proper food and equipment temperatures in accordance with regulations.
Stores and labels opened or leftover foods according to proper guidelines.
Follows food safety and sanitation guidelines by using good hand and personal hygiene practices along with keeping work areas properly cleaned and sanitized. Ensures compliance with food safety and TJC/CMS standards.
Properly washing drying sanitizing and storing of cooking pots/pan and utensils.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a
whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co
worker.
Ability to display a positive courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including if and when applicable commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally and to improve ones skills in order to deliver the best possible
care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Dietetics Cook is responsible for pre-preparation and preparation of foods for patients cafeteria and special events. This position could also work in other areas of the department as needed.
The Dietetics Cook reports directly to the Dietetics Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School education or equivalent preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Serve Safe preferred.
Work Experience:
1-year food service experience.
Intuitional food service experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Prepares regular and therapeutic diets following oral and written instructions menus recipes spreadsheets etc. with knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.
Keeps food waste to a minimum.
Maintains routine meal schedules and serving times.
Prepares foods for special parties and groups and assists in the planning of these events in a cooperative manner.
Checks and records proper food and equipment temperatures in accordance with regulations.
Stores and labels opened or leftover foods according to proper guidelines.
Follows food safety and sanitation guidelines by using good hand and personal hygiene practices along with keeping work areas properly cleaned and sanitized. Ensures compliance with food safety and TJC/CMS standards.
Properly washing drying sanitizing and storing of cooking pots/pan and utensils.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a
whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co
worker.
Ability to display a positive courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including if and when applicable commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally and to improve ones skills in order to deliver the best possible
care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Duties are performed in a kitchen environment equipped with food preparation equipment i.e. oven stove grill dishwasher slicer coffee machine steamer mixer and chefs knives.
2. Frequent exposure to heat steam fire cold and noise.
3. Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
4. Direct patient contact possible exposure to infections communicable diseases and
bloodborne pathogens.
Required Experience:
IC
