POSITION SUMMARY
The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing, serving and disposing of foods for organization patients, staff and visitors. Prepares simple and routine food dishes and performs a variety of tasks in preparation, cooking and cleanup.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
- Prepares patient and employee meals in accordance with menus and special diets ordered by the physician and/or set up by the consulting dietitian.
- Follows the basic principles of safety and sanitation procedures.
- Assists the nursing staff in preparing patient snacks as requested.
- Follows the basic principles of safety and sanitation procedures including clean up, loading and unloading dishwasher, clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas.
- Assures employees are following sanitary procedures/certifications.
- Assist with cleaning the kitchen and maintaining a sanitary work area. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work area.
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots/pans using proper procedures. Monitors dishwasher temps, loads and unloads dishwasher.
- Other duties as assigned.
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, rotating weekends
Keyword: Cook / Dishwasher (PRN)
Required Experience:
Education, Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent prior experience in dietary preferred
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid CPR for transporting residents
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide
- Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic documentation and information
- Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and Internet
- Ability to write reports and correspondence
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to problem solve
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the team
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS
- Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions
Benefits:
Standard full-time benefits: Benefits go into effect on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Include but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: PPO and H.S.A. option; PCH pays a portion of premiums
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan at no cost to the employee; opportunity to purchase additional coverage also available
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue hours based on a percentage rate (set by years of service) multiplied by the number of hours worked in a pay period
- 403(b) Retirement: The hospital will match employee contributions for their retirement, up to a percentage employee gross wage
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Policies
- Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
- Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.
This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
From: Pender Community Health