Cook, Full Time

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated•Statesville, NC

About The Position

The Cook role is responsible for the preparation of all meals related to both hot and cold items, including deserts for patient services, cafeteria, Pink Tea Room, catering and doctor lounges. Patient hot meals are prepared under the “cook to order” room service delivery system. The Cook has the responsibility to ensure that all entrees are heated to proper temperatures in a 20 minute time frame and that the sanitation of the equipment and work areas are maintained according to Health Department codes. There is no access to patient health information.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred
Previous experience in food service desired
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Follow the compliance and standards required by food/beverage regulations outlined in the facility manual
Ensure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements
Effectively communicate with all staff
Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include standing, bending, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Stand and walk for most of the day.
Must be able to withstand heat and temperature changes while going in and out of refrigerated or freezer areas.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all entrees are heated to proper temperatures in a 20 minute time frame
Maintain the sanitation of the equipment and work areas according to Health Department codes
Follow “Meal Delivery” guidelines outlined in facility manual
Follow” Utility” guidelines outlined in facility manual
Delivers the tray to the patient in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner, according to the trained script.
Fills supplies when needed
Serves customers, staff and patients with efficiency and in a courteous manner
Records and files temperature on hot food items for each meal as required
Consistently ensure items are stocked when needed
Always ensure proper sanitation in areas in accordance with regulations
When assigned properly sets up dish machine, checking soap, rinsing solution and filling tanks.
Always scrapes trays using disposable gloves, carefully checks trays to ensure that flatware and paper is not sent through disposal
Ensure set up for menu items are accurate and stocked
Ensure cafeteria tables, chairs and food area is clean
Assist with restocking when needed
Promptly report hazard and unclean areas
Assist with receipt reconciliation, cash drawer count and correct handling of sales when assigned
Perform other duties as assigned