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Cook - Nutritional Services - FT - Variable
Topeka, KSApril 1st, 2026
Position Status:Full timeShift:Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)Hours per week:40Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewPrepares and cooks family style meals for patients, visitors and employees of Stormont-Vail Health by performing the following duties.Experience Qualifications* General Knowledge of cooking and safe food handling with one year of cooking/baking/food prep experience. Preferred* Courses in institutional cooking and food safety certification. PreferredSkills and AbilitiesAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. (Required proficiency)Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. (Required proficiency)Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. (Required proficiency)Act cooperatively with all other employees and perform related or other duties as directed. (Required proficiency)Must be dependable, possess good personal hygiene habits, and be neat and professional in appearance. (Required proficiency)What you will doCooks foodstuffs in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served.Meet requirements of quantity, quality and time requirements relating to meal schedules.Clean and sanitize equipment and perform cleaning duties as assigned.Keep accurate temperature records.Required for All Jobs* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health* Performs other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Not Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work Capability* On-Site; No RemoteScope* No Supervisory Responsibility** No Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Frequently 3-5 HoursCarrying: Frequently 3-5 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 HoursCrawling: Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 HoursFeeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 HoursHandling: Frequently 3-5 HoursHearing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbsOperate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hourPulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbsPushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Rarely less than 1 hourStanding: Frequently 3-5 HoursStooping: Rarely less than 1 hourTalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWorking ConditionsBurn: Occasionally 1-3 HoursChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hourDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Occasionally 1-3 HoursInfectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 HoursMechanical: Occasionally 1-3 HoursNeedle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hourNoise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 HoursOther Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 HoursRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWet and/or Humid: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.