Cook 36 hrs/wk – Nutritional Services

Job Summary: Performance is assigned a variety of general food service tasks.

Essential Duties:

1. Operates the dish machine following proper procedure. Checks and records temperature.
2. Sets up tray line for service.
3. Delivers and collects food carts and/ or trays to designated areas.
4. Daily stock delivered to designated nursing units.
5. Performs designated cleaning on daily schedule.
6. When requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to complete workload or cover for emergencies.
7. Completes assigned task within designated time frame.
8. Accepts and demonstrates understanding for both written and verbal instructions.
9. Answers telephone promptly; handles information with courtesy, accuracy and respect for patient confidentiality; receives information and distributes messages as necessary.
10. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.
11. Performs work in a manner conducive to good guest/ employee relations.
12. Displays courteous, respectful and compassionate behavior towards patients and other customers utilizing effective communication skills.
13. Seeks opportunities to become involved in the effort for service excellence.
14. Prepares food by using standardized recipes to ensure maximum quality and minimum waste.
15. Familiar with Dietary restrictions on modified diets.
16. Maintains a neat and orderly work environment and assist in sanitation functions.
17. Supervises the production and sanitation functions of the department.
18. Uses reference material to ensure accuracy and assumes responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted minutes and memos.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Availability Requirements:  Days, evening shifts, weekend rotations, on-call availability and holidays.

Education, Skills, Experience Requirements:

1. High school or GED preferred.
2. Ability to relate professionally with other hospital staff.
3. Ability to organize and prioritize work to the advantage of the patients and customers.