Food Production Worker/Cook

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

About The Position

The Food Production Worker/Cook prepares and serves meals for patients according to prescribed diets and applicable state and federal regulations. The role supports meal preparation across varied menus for patients, staff, and retail operations, and assists with patient care by ensuring food is appropriate to each individual’s diet. The position also provides cafeteria service in a positive and professional manner. The worker prepares entrees, starches, bakery items, soups, salads, vegetables, and texture-modified foods according to menus and projected needs. They follow standardized recipes, preparation methods, and seasoning specifications, and ensure food is ready at specified times. The role includes maintaining clean work areas and equipment, following infection-control practices and cleaning schedules, and reporting equipment operating problems to leadership. The worker also uses and cares for food-preparation equipment properly and minimizes food waste and spoilage.

Requirements

Must be able to calculate and prepare diets accurately from standardized recipes for patients/residents and staff.
Must maintain excellent working relationships within the department and with internal and external customers.
Must be comfortable working in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, and caring, and the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience in a healthcare setting is desired.
One year of experience is preferred.
High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve patient meals according to prescribed diets and state and federal regulations.
Assist with meal preparation for patients, staff, and retail operations using a variety of menus.
Provide food appropriate to each patient's individual diet.
Prepare entrees, starches, bakery items, soups, salads, vegetables, and texture-modified foods according to menus and projected needs.
Follow standardized recipes, preparation methods, and seasoning specifications, and ensure food is prepared at specified times.
Measure and mix ingredients according to approved recipes and methods.
Provide cafeteria services in a positive and professional manner.
Maintain clean work areas and equipment, follow equipment-cleaning schedules, and notify leadership of equipment operating problems.
Observe infection-control protocols and maintain a clean working environment.
Use, care for, and maintain food-preparation equipment properly.
Minimize food cost, waste, and spoilage.