COOK - DIETARY SERVICE - FT EVENINGS

COOK - DIETARY SERVICE - FT EVENINGS

Job Location Maryville, IL

Position Type Full Time (80 Hours)

Salary Range $15.75 - $24.50 Hourly

Job Shift Evenings

Description

Job Summary :    Prepares food for patients, cafeteria, and special functions. Cleans work areas as related to the preparation and serving of food.

Job Responsibilities :

Prepares food as indicated by the needs of the department including patients, cafeteria customers, Meals on Wheels participants, Chestnut Facility and special functions in accordance with both departmental guidelines, HAACP procedures and Health Department standards. Follows standardized recipes.  Attractively presents all items with appropriate garnish and correct portion size. Accurately documents daily temperature and taste panels to assure quality and provide suggestions for continuous improvement.  Uses all equipment assigned in accordance with department safety and sanitation standards. Properly cleans all equipment after use. Reports all equipment problems promptly to a manager.   Maintains proper handling of all inventories, to include proper storage, rotation, covering, labeling, and dating. All items will be used in a cost-conscious manner. No food items will be handled in a manner to expose the food to the “danger zone” of sanitation   standards. .    Perform all work in a safe and sanitary manner.  Maintain all workstations in a neat and organized manner.

Actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities, including but not limited to tray assessments, meal rounds, hospital / department committees.

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Knowledgeable of, observes and complies with hospital safety policies, emergency procedures, and standard precautions.

Mandatory Education and Inservice Requirements

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements :

Education Level : High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification / Licensure : Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Experience Requirements : Prior food service experience necessary.  One-year experience in quantity (batch cooking) food production preferred.

recblid it053a2bnu63yhyy7xfziahcwt3z23