Cook - FT

Prepare and serve nutritional food for residents. Suggests menu items and assists in the requisition of food and supplies. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

SCHEDULE Rotating weekends Various days 40 hours per week 10:30AM to 7:00PM

AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide food service operation. Properly prepare, serve, and store food in accordance with accredited agencies and department policies and procedures. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation at the end of each shift.

Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, and appropriate regulatory requirements. Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of equipment and their safe use. Deliver meals and food trays to patients according to schedule established by the department.

Understand and apply the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment. Monitor pantry stock and inform Dietary Director of items running low and in need or re-ordering. Knowledge of cooking procedures.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT

Work well with other employees. Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

WHY EHD? PEOPLE FIRST Our staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients.

We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business. BENEFITS & COMPENSATION It takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication.

We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans. CULTURE & SUPPORT We believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication.

A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations. Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One year experience of institutional food preparation preferred. PERSONAL JOB-RELATED

Knowledge of cooking and food handling procedures. Effective oral and written communication skills. LICENSURE, REGISTRY,

Current food handler’s card. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL

Duties of the position require extended periods of walking and standing. Some bending, stooping, and reaching for food items and equipment. Pushing and pulling of food carts and lifting up to 30 pounds.

The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions and directions.