Cook - hospital

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is recruiting a cook to work full-time in our hospital kitchen. Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve. About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Cente r - a 25 bed critical access hospital Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy. We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas. Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas Position Information: Under direct supervision of the Food Service Manager, the cook has primary responsibility for preparing, cooking, transporting and serving all hot foods necessary for meal service during scheduled shift. Responsible for doing closing procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria prior to locking the Food Service Department in the evening Responsible to the Food Service Manager. Days Open: Sunday through Saturday Hours: 9 :00 am-5:30 pm, 5 days per week, every other weekend, 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year. Pay Range: dependent upon experience. What you’ll do: Prepare, cook, transport and serve all hot foods necessary for meal service during scheduled shift. Responsible for doing closing procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria prior to locking the Food Service Department in the evening Responsible for the department after Food Service Manager leaves for the day or on his/her weekend to work. Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards. Complete other duties as assigned. What you bring to the table: (Minimum Requirements) Training and experience in food service, including cooking for large groups, is preferred Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. To be successful within our organization you will need to: (Preferred Requirements) Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player. Maintain a positive attitude with good energy. Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere. Display integrity and accountability. Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement. Adhere to organization policies and procedures. Arrive at work on time and when scheduled. Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks. Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance. Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution. Typical Working Conditions : Requires standing, walking, bending, twisting, and/or reaching 80 % of the time. Requires sitting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, and/or pulling 20 % of the time. Requires exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move stock in the department. Normal vision, with or without correction; and hearing adequate for all types of interpersonal communication is required. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented. Typical Physical Demands: Extended periods of standing. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,

Requirements

Training and experience in food service, including cooking for large groups, is preferred
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, transport and serve all hot foods necessary for meal service during scheduled shift.
Responsible for doing closing procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria prior to locking the Food Service Department in the evening
Responsible for the department after Food Service Manager leaves for the day or on his/her weekend to work.
Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
Complete other duties as assigned.