Works under the supervision of leadership. Prepares and portions food, nourishments and special items following standardized recipes and procedures. Responsibilities Communicates appropriately, speaks respectfully at all times with patients, families, visitors, and all other caregivers, addressing them by name and responding to needs or requests for assistance promptly and courteously Prepares food for patients, special functions, and cafeteria using standardized recipes in the amount specified by production sheets; utilizing food and plate presentation as instructed.
Processes all foods and operates equipment according to sanitation and safety regulations. Inventories and utilizes in a timely manner any perishable and over produced food items. Maintains a clean work area and equipment.
Assists with training of new cooks. Actively participates in cross training initiatives throughout the Department. Assembles patient trays according to the tray tickets.
Assists the team in meeting time deadlines through flexibility in work hours, positions, and duties throughout the day. Other duties as assigned Education H. S.
Diploma - H. S. diploma or GED equivalent - Preferred Work Experience 1 Year - Previous institutional dietary food service - Preferred Licenses and Certifications Upon Hire Travel Requirements Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required Day: $15.00/hour Evenings: $16.50/hour Night: $17.00/hour Qualifications Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills Ability to operate equipment such as steam equipment, blenders, food processor, chopper, slicer, fryer, ovens, grills, scales, can openers, etc.
Hand/eye coordination to portion foods; be able to cook recipes and incorporate ingredients. Ability to manipulate various pieces of equipment and use of scales for weighing. Ability to use hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills to portion foods and incorporate ingredients.
Ability to use hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard. Interpersonal Skills Cooperates with fellow caregivers and has good customer skills. Good attendance patterns reflect commitment to customers and department goals.
Essential Physical Requirements Ability to lift 20+ lbs., reaching and moving items from various areas to production area. Pushing carts (50+ lbs). Ability to be able to move from area to area; stands for entire shift.
Ability to stand for long lengths of time to assemble trays for patients. Ability to lift trays of food (10+ lbs.) twisting side to side. Essential Mental Abilities Ability to interpret data and calculate quantities of ingredients needed to prepare products; manipulate recipes for proper quantities needed.
The ability to understand and comprehend procedures on recipes and tube feedings. Ability to organize workflow process to meet meal service time deadlines. Ability to correctly operate computer software.
Essential Sensory Requirements Ability to visually inspect, smell or taste food for quality. Ability to visually see in order to read recipes, patient's food selection on menus, manufacturer directions for tube feedings, schedules, memos, policies and procedures. Exposure to Hazards Chemicals; cuts; slips; back injuries.
Other Skills and Abilities
Full time · Variable