Dietary Cook

Sweetwater Hospital Association • Sweetwater, TN

49d • Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for preparation of meals for the hospital patients, employees and visitors. Answers directly to the Food Service Director.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Will accept technical school training or working with an experienced cook in lieu of diploma.
• One to four years hospital, institution, or restaurant cooking. Less than one year experience as a cook, employee will start as cook helper.
• Ability to use specific cooking utensils and equipment.
• Ability to make good judgement decisions as to taste and appearance of food.
• Hearing acuity sufficient to perform job functions
• Verbal ability is required
• Normal visual acuity required to read recipes and diets
• Manual and finger dexterity is needed to handle kitchen utensils
• Physical: 100 lbs.
• Pushing up to: 150 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity: High
• Standing: 30-50
• Walking: 30-50
• Squatting: 00-20
• Sitting: 00-20

Responsibilities

• preparation of meals for the hospital patients
• preparation of meals for employees
• preparation of meals for visitors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees