Cook, FT with Sign on Bonus!
About The Position
The Cook prepares food and supports food production needs. The role is responsible for kitchen safety and sanitation, quality control, compliance with regulatory agencies, and adherence to therapeutic diets. The Cook works collaboratively with the Nutrition Services manager, dieticians, support staff, and personnel from other departments as needed. The position also includes organizing and preparing food production for patients, staff, and functions; reviewing menus for compliance with therapeutic diets; and helping maintain quality standards and cost containment. The Cook may train and orient new staff and is expected to communicate positively, work efficiently and accurately, and perform without immediate supervision.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least one year of work experience in the food service field.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to follow standardized recipes.
- Ability to work without immediate supervision.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
- ServSafe certification, equivalent food safety training, or willingness to obtain certification in a food safety program.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food safety.
Responsibilities
- Organize and prepare food production needs for patients, staff, and functions.
- Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation, quality control, regulatory compliance, and therapeutic-diet requirements.
- Review menus for compliance with therapeutic diets and ensure foods meet standards of practice and guidelines.
- Promote cost containment through appropriate use of physical and material resources.
- Provide training and orientation to new staff as needed.
- Communicate and share information accurately and positively.
- Provide clear expectations to department staff regarding standards of practice.
- Promote a cohesive work environment through sensitivity and constructive criticism.
- Confer frequently with the Director of Dietary and support staff.
- Serve as a role model with a positive attitude.
- Evaluate own performance, complete annual competency review, and maintain professional and technical competency.
- Participate in monthly staff meetings, in-services, and other committees as appropriate.
- Review and agree to abide by the Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Compliance Program.
- Remain accountable for personal actions, judgments, and quality standards of practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Loan reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Generous earned time off package.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness motivations and incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
