Cook

Trinity Health•Centerville, IA

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows menus and production guides for type and quantity of items to be prepared for all service points. Utilizes principles for batch cooking. Records actual number of servings prepared. Prepares and serves all food items according to therapeutic diets, standardized recipes, menus and service guidelines including quality and appearance. Assembles meal trays to patient care units, including late trays, room service meal trays, and nourishments for general and therapeutic diets on an as needed basis. Follows HACCP techniques and other food safety guidelines in preparation, storage, handling, and holding of all food items including leftovers. Covers, dates, and labels all food items in storage. Rotates food products and other items on a “first-in, first-out” basis. Maintains quality monitor records related to food and equipment to ensure food safety. Completes restocking of work area to include supplies, condiments, silverware and dishware as needed according to departmental procedure. Demonstrates ability to operate and maintain all equipment in work unit according to skills checklist and/or operating manual. Checks equipment to ensure proper operation and reports any problems to supervisor or maintenance by completing a work order. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work areas according to department checklists. Demonstrates effective communication skills by respectfully sharing necessary information to customers, co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner. Provides assistance to customers and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative manner. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head. Shifts 11:30am-7:30pm, every other weekend Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

Follows menus and production guides for type and quantity of items to be prepared for all service points.
Utilizes principles for batch cooking.
Records actual number of servings prepared.
Prepares and serves all food items according to therapeutic diets, standardized recipes, menus and service guidelines including quality and appearance.
Assembles meal trays to patient care units, including late trays, room service meal trays, and nourishments for general and therapeutic diets on an as needed basis.
Follows HACCP techniques and other food safety guidelines in preparation, storage, handling, and holding of all food items including leftovers.
Covers, dates, and labels all food items in storage.
Rotates food products and other items on a “first-in, first-out” basis.
Maintains quality monitor records related to food and equipment to ensure food safety.
Completes restocking of work area to include supplies, condiments, silverware and dishware as needed according to departmental procedure.
Demonstrates ability to operate and maintain all equipment in work unit according to skills checklist and/or operating manual.
Checks equipment to ensure proper operation and reports any problems to supervisor or maintenance by completing a work order.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work areas according to department checklists.
Demonstrates effective communication skills by respectfully sharing necessary information to customers, co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner.
Provides assistance to customers and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative manner.
Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.