Food Production Worker/Cook

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Food Production Worker! As a Food Production Worker at MercyOne, you will prepare and serve all meals for patients according to prescribed diets, adhering to state and federal regulations. Facilitates meal preparation using a variety of menus for patients, staff and retail operations. Responsible for assisting with patient care by providing food appropriate for each individual diet. Cleans assigned areas.

Requirements

Must be able to calculate and prepare diets accurately from standardized recipes for patients/residents and staff.
Maintains an excellent working relationship within the department and with all of our internal and external customers.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintains a clean working environment adhering to state and federal regulations.
Monitors infection control protocols.
Accurately prepares food using standardized recipes.
Minimizes food cost waste and spoilage.
Demonstrates proper use, care and maintenance of all food preparation equipment ie. stoves, fryers, grills, steam ovens, toasters, food processors, grinders, and other major pieces of equipment.
Assists with patient care by providing food appropriate to each individual's diet.
Prepares entrees, starches, bakery items, soups, salads, vegetables, texture-modified food according to menu and projected needs. Produces high-quality products by adhering to standardized recipes, methods and seasoning specifications. Ensures food is prepared at specified times.
Provides services in the cafeteria representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes and methods using blenders, mixers, grinder, slicers, knives, etc.
Maintains clean equipment and work area. Follows schedules for cleaning equipment and notifies leadership of equipment operating problems. Observes infection control practices at all times.