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Cook In Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Cook

Osborne, KS · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring ... Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State ...

Cook

Osborne, KS · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring ... Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State ...

Cook

Horton, KS · On-site

$12.25 - $16.50/hr

Salary: ***$600 sign on bonus currently in effect for all new hires!*** Summary: * To work as a ... To understand major end results and expectations of line/prep cook positions explain performance ...

Cook

Horton, KS · On-site

$12.25 - $16.50/hr

***$600 sign on bonus currently in effect for all new hires!*** Summary: * To work as a team along with ... To understand major end results and expectations of line/prep cook positions explain performance ...

Cook

Horton, KS · On-site

$12.25 - $16.50/hr

***$600 sign on bonus currently in effect for all new hires!*** Summary: * To work as a team along with ... To understand major end results and expectations of line/prep cook positions explain performance ...

Cook

Belleville, KS · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring ... Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State ...

Cook

Belleville, KS · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring ... Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State ...

Day Cook

Oskaloosa, KS · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring ... Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State ...

Childcare Cook

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Proven working experience as a cook in a license childcare or school setting. * Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils. * Knowledge of child nutrition and food safety practices. * Ability to ...

Childcare Cook

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Proven working experience as a cook in a license childcare or school setting. * Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils. * Knowledge of child nutrition and food safety practices. * Ability to ...

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Cook In information

What is the difference between Cook In vs Cook Out?

AspectCook InCook Out
Work EnvironmentIndoor kitchen, restaurant or catering facilityOutdoor events, food trucks, or outdoor catering
CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary trainingSimilar certifications, often same culinary skills
Job DutiesPreparing food inside a kitchen settingPreparing food outdoors or at events

Cook In typically refers to preparing food inside a restaurant or kitchen, focusing on indoor culinary tasks. Cook Out involves outdoor food preparation, often at events or food trucks. While both roles require culinary skills and food safety certifications, their work environments differ significantly, impacting daily tasks and logistics.

Infographic showing various Cook In job openings in Kansas as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Locum Tenens, 3% Internship, 49% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 10% Temporary, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Dining Services Cook II

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


University Of Kansas Health System rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 169 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

250th of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Position Title
Dining Services Cook II
Days - Full Time
Bell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest:
Prepare large volumes of food for both patients and hospital staff. It is the Dining Services Cook II's job to prepare food that is nutritious and desirable so that patients and employees will get the food intake. These individuals prepare food for a preset menu, may make a variety of meals from a small menu, and/or prepare special meals for patients who require therapeutic diets.
**Some experience as a cook in a restaurant, institutional or large volume feeding is required. Please only apply if you do have cook experience and put down on your resume. Thank you!**
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Completes the cooking process of menu items requiring basic technical skills, such as soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs using daily worksheets and standardized recipes.
  • Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient.
  • Performs duties in Food Production and/or the Cafeteria.
  • Organizes daily production in unit.
  • Prepares food for inventory and/or service including portioning, wrapping, labeling, dating food items prepared for patients, cafeteria, and/or catering according to unit standards.
  • Ensures proper storage and rotation of inventories in refrigerators and freezers following HACCP and department standards.
  • Maintains a safe and sanitary food preparation/service environment per unit standards.
  • Tests and evaluates new recipes,
  • Adjusts work hours to early or late to prepare needed Cafeteria or Catering products.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • Some experience as a cook in a restaurant, institutional or large volume feeding.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • High School Graduate or GED.
  • 1 or more years of experience as a cook in a restaurant, institutional or large volume feeding.

Knowledge Requirements
  • Basic reading, writing and simple mathematics.

Time Type:
Full time
Job Requisition ID:
R-23689
Important information for you to know as you apply:
  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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      Operating within the healthcare industry, The University of Kansas Health System is a renowned medical institution located in Kansas City, KS, United States. Established in 1905, this not-for-profit health system has evolved to offer an extensive range of products and services, which spans across a variety of specialist areas such as cancer care, neurology, cardiology, and organ transplants, among others. The core mission of The University of Kansas Health System is to enhance the health and wellness of individuals and communities by providing world-class healthcare services, quality education and conducting advanced research. They are also known for their unwavering commitment to academic medicine, which sets them apart from their peers.

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