Cook

ClearSky Health•Rockwall, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. The Cook is responsible for providing nutritious and balanced food for patients, employees, and visitors, ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. This position must integrate company values into daily practice. ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are: Valued, Treated with dignity, Respected, Provided educational and training opportunities, Recognized, and Rewarded. ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital.

Requirements

1 year production experience in a healthcare or commercial food serving operation.
Food Handlers Permit required in AZ, KS, NM, WI.
Certified Food Manager certification or state equivalent required in FL,TX, OH.
Certification must be from approved state-specific program or ServSafe Food Manager programs.
Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license, and insurability.
Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
Ability to prepare multiple food items at one time using knowledge of food preparation, presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, infection prevention, and safety standards.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows established schedules in cooking, baking, and sanitation.
Properly prepares, cooks, seasons and serves adequate, attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals including meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries as specified and scheduled by the menus.
Serves food accordingly to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for accuracy and completeness.
Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in safe and operable condition.
Follows procedures in food cooling, hot food holding, and prevention of cross contamination.
Follows all local, state, and federal health regulations.
Works continuously to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, reduce waste, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service.
Prepare meals according to specified menu and schedule with a minimum of waste.
May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
Completes required trainings, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.