Copy of Dietary / Part-Time

Gunnison Valley Hospital•Gunnison, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dietary Cook - Hospital Food Services We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Hospital Dietary Cook to join our healthcare team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals in a fast-paced medical environment. If you are passionate about food service and committed to supporting patient health and well-being, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and cook meals according to dietary guidelines and patient-specific requirements - Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas - Assist in inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies - Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare staff to accommodate special dietary needs - Ensure all food safety regulations and hospital policies are strictly adhered to - Monitor food temperatures and presentation to ensure optimal quality and safety - Support meal delivery processes to ensure timely service to patients Skills and Qualifications: - Previous experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting - Knowledge of dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and food safety standards - Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions accurately - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment - Food handler’s certification or equivalent preferred - Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays Join our compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through nutritious and delicious meals. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits to help you thrive in your culinary career within the healthcare sector. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Required Job Qualifications include: High School diploma or equivalent, required. Food Handlers Permit PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to carry, climb, hear/listen, lift, reach and manipulate objects, tools, or equipment, push/pull, see, speak, squat/kneel, stand, and walk. Heavy physical exertion is also required as duties involve moving materials weighing 10 – 20 pounds continually, and 25 – 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 90% of the work period. Work involves the potential for exposure to infectious. This position requires mobility. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Previous experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting
Knowledge of dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and food safety standards
Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions accurately
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
High School diploma or equivalent, required.
Food Handlers Permit
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to carry, climb, hear/listen, lift, reach and manipulate objects, tools, or equipment, push/pull, see, speak, squat/kneel, stand, and walk.
Heavy physical exertion is also required as duties involve moving materials weighing 10 – 20 pounds continually, and 25 – 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 90% of the work period.
Work involves the potential for exposure to infectious.
This position requires mobility.
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Food handler’s certification or equivalent preferred
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to dietary guidelines and patient-specific requirements
Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas
Assist in inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies
Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare staff to accommodate special dietary needs
Ensure all food safety regulations and hospital policies are strictly adhered to
Monitor food temperatures and presentation to ensure optimal quality and safety
Support meal delivery processes to ensure timely service to patients