Food Nutrition - Full Time or Part Time

Rice Community Health • Lyons, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in the preparation of cooked foods for our patients and colleagues. Under supervision of the Support Services Director/Support Services Supervisor, Dietary Cook provides food that is safe, and attractive, that is prepared within the food safety guidelines. Hospital nutrition services ensure that all patients are fed according to their dietary needs and restrictions. Your food service experience and commitment to service, safety and professionalism will contribute to a positive experience for our patients and colleagues. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reviews menus for Meals-On-Wheels and hospital meals to prepare and organize services in a timely manner. Monitors adjustments in patient dietary information to update current records and adjust services accordingly. Coordinates and assists other kitchen staff with meal preparation, serving, and distribution for the Hospital and Meals-On-Wheels to support and ensure a productive work environment. Operates and monitors kitchen appliances to maintain temperature, environment, and food storage safety and prevent food waste. Executes and maintains a clean workspace to ensure a food safe environment. Assists in organizing and arranging delivered goods to maintain an organized and efficient workspace. Works well under pressure and can multitask, abilities to switch tasks at a short notice. Read and execute recipes Improvise and be creative with ingredients while following dietary guidelines

Requirements

• Works well in team environment.
• Abilities to perform using basic math skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic needs of our patients and the facility.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Previous experience in food service, preferably in healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus for Meals-On-Wheels and hospital meals to prepare and organize services in a timely manner.
• Monitors adjustments in patient dietary information to update current records and adjust services accordingly.
• Coordinates and assists other kitchen staff with meal preparation, serving, and distribution for the Hospital and Meals-On-Wheels to support and ensure a productive work environment.
• Operates and monitors kitchen appliances to maintain temperature, environment, and food storage safety and prevent food waste.
• Executes and maintains a clean workspace to ensure a food safe environment.
• Assists in organizing and arranging delivered goods to maintain an organized and efficient workspace.
• Works well under pressure and can multitask, abilities to switch tasks at a short notice.
• Read and execute recipes
• Improvise and be creative with ingredients while following dietary guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed