Cook I

Work Status Details: PRN | 0.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Exempt from Overtime: Non-Exempt

Shift Details: PRN 5-130 OR 11-730

Department: Nutrition Services | Reports To: Manager-Nutrition Services

The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

Summary:

Prepares, serves, seasons, cooks and bakes food for patients, employees, physicians, visitors, and special functions. Prepares salads, desserts, and cold food items, as well.

The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus and production sheets. Prepares menu and/or tray for all therapeutic diets.

• Reviews items needed for production of current day.
• Completes pre-preparation for next day.
• Pulls items needed in the future.

2. Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.

• Follows directions for selected number of servings.
• Uses correct measuring equipment.
• Uses correct pans, etc. to ensure adequate number of portions is obtained.

3. Makes gravies, soups, entrees, casseroles, and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.

4. Cooks meat, fish, and poultry in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.

5. Prepares food to retain quality and nutritional value.

6. Prepares texture modified foods according to IDDSI requirements.

7. Utilizes leftovers in a practical and safe manner.

8. Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness. Adjusts heat controls as necessary.

9. Ensures meals are ready at specified times.

10. Serves food on tray line.

• Dispenses food in a uniform manner using portion guidelines, unless otherwise noted.
• Notes patient food preferences or dietary intolerance.
• Ensures that items selected on menu are issued when marked.
• Places items neatly on plate and tray.
• Serves meal in a timely manner.

11. Always observes infection control practices.

• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Implements "clean as you go" strategy.
• Monitors food and equipment temperatures.
• Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.
• Sanitizes surfaces after contact with raw eggs, fish, meat, and poultry.
• Sanitizes cutting boards after each use to prevent cross contamination.
• Follows cleaning schedules and records completed jobs.
• Uses "first in, first out" procedures.

12. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

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.

Other information:

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION:

GED or High School Diploma Associate Degree preferred.

Previous Experience Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

1-4 years of previous experience in food service field preferred.

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

SKILLS:

Language Skills - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.

Faith Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.