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Cook PRN/ Part-time

LAKEMARY CENTER INC
Paola, KS Part Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

Do you enjoy working with food? Are you inspired by putting a smile on a students face? Do you desire a position that has an opportunity to learn and excel? If yes, Lakemary is looking for a PRN-Cook for our Food Service Program. In this role you will prepare entrees and dishes for full meal preparation. This role functions under general supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Cook Responsibilities:

  • Nutrition:
    • Meet the nutritional needs of residents
    • Meet individual, cultural, and religious food preferences of the residents.
    • Portion out food, cut to size for appropriate servings according to portion control standards
    • Understanding food preparation and services.
    • Prepares and cooks food and bakery goods using the standardized recipes and safe food handling practices. Prepares and cooks food to meet special dietary needs
  • Preparation:
    • Works on the tray line during breakfast and lunch. Ensure proper portions.
    • Serve breakfast
    • Utilizes and properly rotates any over production of food items.

An ideal candidate for this position has:

  • Knowledge of:
    • Food quality standards and health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
    • Foods and food preparation.
    • The operation and care of kitchen equipment.
    • Safety and sanitary measures involved in meat handling.
    • Materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing and serving food on a large scale.
    • The principles of inventory control.
  • Ability to:
    • Lift and carry heavy objects.
    • Understand, learn and follow instructions and procedures, both orally and in writing.
    • Accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
    • Understand and follow standardized recipes.
    • Perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
    • Operate an oven.
    • Work long hours in rooms at high temperatures.
    • To keep records.
    • Clean and sanitize work area.

Cook Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Prior food service experience preferred

Other Job Details:

  • Days and hours will vary- Evenings, Weekends, PRN
  • Starting pay: $ 15.00 or $16.00 hour

Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan

Certifications:

Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.

Special Considerations:

Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.

Salary : $15 - $16

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