Food Services Cook

• Examples of Duties Performed:

• Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Food Services Manager.
• Prepares various foods depending on menu created by dieticians for each meal of the day.
• Operates various kitchen equipment in preparation for the meal, i.e. mixer, meat slicer, food processor, oven, steamer.
• Works at a constant pace to ensure that food is ready for each meal of the day
• Understands menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines.
• Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family / visitors / patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance Program.

Requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must:

• Be a high school graduate or its equivalent.
• Have at least one (1) year food service experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care center, or other related medical center, preferred.
• This is primarily a standing position where an associate may be required to stand in one place for extended periods of time throughout an 8-hour day. Also exposed to extreme heat and cold.
• Embrace the standards, values, and beliefs of the organization.
• Be capable of maintaining effective working relationships with patients, family members, staff, and fellow department heads.

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