Cook - PRN

AVEM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC•Stroud, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Dietary Manager, the cook will prepare, season and cook food for hospital patients, staff and visitors. This role involves determining types and quantities of food to be prepared based on menus, ensuring meals are ready at specified times, and consulting with a Registered Dietitian on modified diets. The cook will measure and mix ingredients, prepare sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and desserts, and cook various types of meat, fish, and fowl. Responsibilities also include carving meats, testing foods for doneness, adjusting heat controls, and improving flavor and texture. The position requires adherence to infection prevention and control practices, maintaining a clean kitchen, and optimizing patient safety. The cook must also maintain regulatory requirements, ensure patient confidentiality, and perform additional duties as requested. The individual is expected to support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners, exhibit positive customer service, communicate accurately, handle difficult situations professionally, and hold themselves accountable for professional practice. Participation in performance improvement activities, staying current with literature, and seeking educational opportunities are also key aspects of the role. The cook may act as a preceptor, must demonstrate excellent work attendance, and adhere to the company's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior, as well as all health and safety requirements.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in hospital food preparation.
Food Handlers License.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Constant standing and walking is required.
Must be able to withstand the heat of the kitchen.
Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling are required.
This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.

Responsibilities

Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
Determines amount of foods needed to meet weekly menus.
Ensures meals are ready at specified times.
Consults Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
Cook meat, fish and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
Carves meat, fish and fowl into individual servings according to menu combinations and patient diet orders.
Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness.
Adjusts heat controls as necessary.
Improves flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasonings.
Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times.
Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Additional duties as requested.