SCH FOOD & NUTRITION COOK/AIDE

Sparrow•St. Johns, MI

About The Position

Food and Nutrition staff work under direct and indirect supervision to prepare and distribute food and meals for the hospital. The role includes preparing food for patient meals, the cafeteria, and special events; supporting patient meal ordering and service; maintaining food safety and sanitation; and performing dishwashing, stocking, cleaning, and customer-service duties. The position may also involve additional duties assigned by leadership, which may alter or modify the role's duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work in close cooperation with others.
Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital associates.
Pleasant demeanor.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

Completion of ServSafe or a nationally accredited Food Safety Food Managers course.
Previous cooking experience in a healthcare setting, such as a nursing facility, rehabilitation facility, senior living community, or hospital.
Familiarity with special dietary menus.

Responsibilities

Review production sheets and menus to determine the type and quantity of food needed for meals and special events.
Follow recipes and prepare food to dietary and quality standards using kitchen utensils and equipment.
Monitor and taste food, adjust ingredients or seasoning as needed, and maintain appropriate food temperatures.
Monitor and document temperatures of refrigerators, coolers, freezers, the dish machine, and food.
Monitor and document the PPM level of the three-compartment sink.
Prepare and serve hot food for patient meals and the cafeteria, using appropriate serving utensils for portion control.
Use EPIC and printed diet orders to help ensure patients receive the correct diets.
Round on patients to obtain daily meal orders and take room-service orders by phone or in person.
Set up patient trays and check them for accuracy and quality.
Prepare or assemble entrées, sides, sandwiches, beverages, desserts, café items, and other food for patient trays.
Deliver patient meals and nourishments.
Inventory and stock departmental pantries and nursing units.
Store food properly, check and rotate stock, and assist with ordering and storing food and supply deliveries.
Follow sanitation and infection-control practices.
Communicate professionally and courteously with coworkers and the public, and use proper phone etiquette.
Attend and participate in department in-services and mandatory meetings.
Prepare hot food for catered events and special functions, and help set up and clean up those events.
Prepare items for general and modified patient diets.
Operate the dish machine, wash dishes in the three-compartment sink, and store dishware in designated areas.
Operate the cash register and assist with customer service.
Complete cleaning tasks according to the cleaning schedule and perform other assigned cleaning duties.
Perform related duties as assigned by Food and Nutrition Services leadership.