Full Time Cook

Greeley County Health Services•Tribune, KS

About The Position

Prepares and cooks meals for staff, residents, and hospital patients of institutions by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned. Cooks food in quantities according to recipes and the number of people to be served. Properly follows recipes and cooks food to proper temperatures Properly operates equipment with care and communicates with co-workers, manager, and maintenance crew when machinery is not working properly. Properly segregates and removes trash by placing it in appropriate containers. Maintains all infection control procedures, ensuring all dietary processes are compliant with infection control regulations. Makes certain all duties are completed, and the kitchen is clean before leaving shift. Washes dishes, pots, and pans before putting them through the dishwasher. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas carefully to avoid breaks and spills. Maintains a clean kitchen throughout the workday. Our ideal candidate will be friendly, reliable, and have great customer service skills. They will be a team player who is ready to step in and help in all areas of the kitchen, follows directions well, and is adaptable, always maintaining a positive attitude. Headquartered in Tribune, Kansas, Greeley County Health Services is a rural health system serving western Kansas. GCHS boasts a 25-bed critical access hospital, a 16-bed Long Term Care Unit, and 2 Family Practice Clinics located in Tribune and neighboring Sharon Springs in Wallace County. GCHS's vision is "to provide trusted care, close to home". Delivering unsurpassed patient care is at the top of our list, while we also strive to contribute to a healthy environment for our staff and neighbors. As the largest employer in Greeley County, our team is committed to the growth and stability of the communities that we serve. GCHS's dedicated and caring team of physicians and midlevels are fully supported by excellent nursing and administration staff. State-of-the-art software, equipment, and an impressive suite of services assist our talented staff in providing outstanding patient care, while the attached long-term care facility gives residents immediate access to the staff and services at GCHS. The building was recently remodeled to foster a more conducive environment for caring for patients, improve handicap accessibility, and enhance patient flow, all of which allow us to continue to deliver a higher quality of care. GCHS's culture is represented by a devoted team that cares for each other. Compassionate coworkers strive to impact others' lives in meaningful ways. GCHS provides a friendly and professional working environment, regular employee recognition, and an abundance of growth opportunities. Tribune, Kansas has many amenities that are unexpected in a rural community, including a movie theater, 9-hole golf course, disc golf course, trap shooting range, tennis court, swimming pool, and four parks which include an outdoor basketball court and children's play areas, just to name a few. The community has been described as "One of the friendliest small towns you'll go to". The school system offers an average 10:1 teacher-to-student ratio, allowing for a more focused and personalized learning opportunity for students. The elementary building and high school gym have recently been renovated. Many extracurricular activities are available to students, including the Academic Club, Art, Band, Choir, Music, National Honor Society, Spanish, Student Council, Tech-Connect, Gifted and Talented, Computer Lab, 4-H, and FFA. School sports include cross country, volleyball, tennis, football, cheerleading, basketball, track, golf, and wrestling. Go Jackrabbits!

Nice To Haves

friendly
reliable
great customer service skills
team player
ready to step in and help in all areas of the kitchen
follows directions well
adaptable
always maintaining a positive attitude

Responsibilities

Cooks food in quantities according to recipes and the number of people to be served.
Properly follows recipes and cooks food to proper temperatures
Properly operates equipment with care and communicates with co-workers, manager, and maintenance crew when machinery is not working properly.
Properly segregates and removes trash by placing it in appropriate containers.
Maintains all infection control procedures, ensuring all dietary processes are compliant with infection control regulations.
Makes certain all duties are completed, and the kitchen is clean before leaving shift.
Washes dishes, pots, and pans before putting them through the dishwasher.
Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas carefully to avoid breaks and spills.
Maintains a clean kitchen throughout the workday.