Diet Aide/ Cook

North Country Hospital • Newport, VT

90d

About The Position

North Country Hospital is a community-focused 25 bed critical access hospital located in the northern part of Vermont. We prioritize the well-being of our neighbors and are committed to building a healthier future together. The Diet Aide and Cook positions are essential roles within our nutritional services, ensuring that we provide high-quality food and maintain safety and sanitation standards in our kitchen and cafeteria environments.

Requirements

• Good communication skills both departmentally and across NCH departments.
• North Country Hospital and Morrison training and certificates.
• High school equivalent, five years kitchen experience or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient trays and pick up of trays from the floors.
• Take patients' food orders based on diets.
• Keep up with work requirements, including pots, trays, and kitchen safety and sanitation.
• Serve food in the cafeteria and keep it fully stocked for customers.
• Support keeping the kitchen and any nutritional service area clean and stocked properly.
• Complete required checklists.
• Complete required training for the department, including hospital and Morrison training that supports Federal and State standards and practices.
• Set up the kitchen for production.
• Prepare foods for cafeteria and catering functions.
• Prepare food for special patients' diets based on ADA requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees