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Prep Cook AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
• Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962
• Excellent health benefits, an onsite childcare center and fitness facility  
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Employee Referral Program
• Largest health care provider in Johnson County with three campuses

• Prep Cook will occasionally be asked to cook or finish a recipe or product.
• Primarily performs duties associated with the preparation of cold foods for tray line, Harvest Kitchen and catering but may do limited baking, frying and general cooking duties.
• Preps food used by cooks and sous chefs.
• Performs ingredient prep duties, gathering items in the correct quantities needed for appropriate recipes.
• Works collaboratively with leadership and storeroom and prep areas to provide necessary provision of food and supplies.
• Maintains flexibility when staffing needs require a change in scheduling.
• Listens openly to constructive criticism.
• Demonstrates and conveys a favorable image of the Medical Center.
• Accurately documents food usage.
• Rotates stock to ensure standards are being met.  Labels and dates food items according to procedure.
• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
• As needed prepares hot and cold food according to standardized recipes in the correct amounts for patients, child care, catering and cafeteria.

• 1 to 3 Years of Position-Related Experience
• Experience in quantity food prep and production

Under the general direction of the Nutrition Service Team Leader Sous Chef or Production Supervisor, the Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of food items as determined by the daily menus following standardized recipes.  Is a team player who displays goods decision-making, excellent communication skills, and a professional manner in all aspects of work. Utilizes and manages resources appropriately and ensures food safety is performed at all times. Performs area sanitation tasks including cleaning of all cooking equipment and workstations.

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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