Prep Cook

Description :

Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high quality standards and sanitation procedures. Location : Boone, NC

Requirements :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus
• Provide PCU staff & patients with patient menu options weekly
• Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences, and in compliance with special diets
• Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure
• Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours
• Check and record required documentation logs
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions
• Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
• Transport meals to other locations as needed
• Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census
• Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy
• Plan & execute catering requests as needed
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

§ High School Diploma Required

Experience :

§ Working knowledge of health care food service preferred

Licensures & Certifications : (if applicable) :

§ ServSafe will be required within 6 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

§ Walking, standing, sitting, driving

§ Hand dexterity to include writing; typing; filing records

§ Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds

§ Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

§ Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license

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