Cook - FT Days

AVEM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC•Stroud, OK

4d•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 prepare based on menus, ensuring meals are ready on time, 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 servings, testing food for doneness, adjusting heat controls, and improving food 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. Behavioral standards include supporting the mission and vision of Avem Health Partners, exhibiting positive customer service, communicating accurately, handling situations professionally, and holding oneself accountable for professional practice. Participation in performance improvement activities, staying current with literature, seeking educational opportunities, and acting as a preceptor are also expected. Excellent work attendance and adherence to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior are required.

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.
Must have intact visual and auditory abilities 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.
Test 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.