Dietary Cook PRN

Trinity Health•Elkader, IA

88d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Dietary Cook at MercyOne, you will provide nutritious meals for patients as well as meals for employees, visitors and special events. Prepares high quality, nutritional, and taste appealing meals. Serves necessary foods for meals in proper serving sizes according to the diet order. Responsible for discussions with patients regarding their food choices. Performs routine cleaning duties to ensure the sanitary standards of the department and facility are met on a daily and weekly basis. Promotes a customer service philosophy which meets the patient’s needs, exceeds the patient’s expectations and provides for continuous quality improvement. Performs various duties as needed to contribute to the efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

Knowledge and training in cooking and basic nutrition.
Basic cooking and measuring techniques.
Ability to understand food preparation, modified diets, and sanitation after orientation.
Ability to follow directions/instructions.
Ability to adjust cooking time according to the number served.
Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
Ability to set work priorities within schedules.
Ability to work in various temperatures.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nutritious meals for patients, employees, visitors, and special events.
Prepare high quality, nutritional, and taste appealing meals.
Serve necessary foods in proper serving sizes according to diet orders.
Discuss food choices with patients.
Perform routine cleaning duties to ensure sanitary standards.
Promote a customer service philosophy.
Perform various duties as needed to contribute to the efficient operation of the department.