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Oceans Healthcare

Dietary Services Cook

Shreveport, LA · On-site

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

Description Louisiana Behavioral Health is a partnership between Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and ... Plans cooking schedules and directs the work of assistants in a professional manner. Ensures ...

Oceans Healthcare

Dietary Services Cook

Jackson, MS · On-site

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Description Oceans Healthcare will expand behavioral health services in Jackson. Oceans Behavioral ... Plans cooking schedules and directs the work of assistants in a professional manner. Ensures ...

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How much do health services cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for health services cook in the United States is $16.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Health Services Cook vs Dietary Aide?

AspectHealth Services CookDietary Aide
CredentialsFood safety certification, culinary trainingFood safety training, basic food handling
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, healthcare facilitiesHealthcare settings, patient meal service
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitalsLong-term care, assisted living
Job FocusPreparing nutritious meals for patients and staffAssisting with meal service and basic food prep

While both roles involve food preparation in healthcare settings, the Health Services Cook typically has more culinary training and responsibility for preparing complete meals, whereas the Dietary Aide focuses on assisting with meal service and basic food tasks. Both positions are essential for patient nutrition and operate within healthcare environments.

How to become a health services cook?

To become a health services cook, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in food preparation. Many employers prefer candidates with training in food safety and sanitation, and some roles may require certification such as ServSafe. On-the-job training is common, and knowledge of dietary restrictions and healthcare environments is beneficial.

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Dining Services Cook II

Westwood, KS

University of Kansas Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees
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$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

University Of Kansas Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 182 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Title
Dining Services Cook II
Westwood Medical Pavilion - West
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.
Specific shift needed: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm, No weekends, and no holidays
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-56918
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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Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

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Kansas City, KS, US

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