Cook - Cedar Cottage - 10:00a-6:00p

Cook - Cedar Cottage - 10:00a-6:00p Job

ID221078

Location Labette County Full/Part TimeFull-Time AgencyParsons State Hospital Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting Closes:

5/22/26

Parsons State Hospital Vision Statement:

People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges.

Mission Statement:

To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.

https:

//www.kdads.ks.gov/ About the

Position:

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified

Full/Part-time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

10:00a-6:00p Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Search Keywords:

Cook

Compensation:

$15.03/hour • Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position is located at Cedar Cottage, 10:00a-6:00p, location, days/hours may vary. All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion. The purpose of the cook position is to prepare and cook food for PSH residents and to help meet ICF requirements by preparing physician directed "special diets" for many residents. The essential functions of this position require the ability to learn the use and care of equipment, materials, utensils and methods employed in food services. Ability to understand, learn and follow instructions and procedures, both orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow standard recipes. Ability to perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients. Ability to work long hours in rooms at high temperatures. Parsons State Hospital is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation. ________________________________________

Qualifications:

Preferred Criteria:

Prefer one year of experience in commercial/institutional cooking. Education may be substituted as determined relevant by the agency. Staff who operates a motor vehicle must possess an unrestricted Kansas driver's license. Persons hired must pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact:

Name:

Tammy Charles Phone:

(620)421-6550 x 3061

Email:

Tammy.

Charles@ks.gov

Fax:

(620)421-2770 Required documents for this application to be complete: On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed. DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)