HEAD COOK - SPRINGVALE INDEPENDENT LIVING(FT)

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital • Humboldt, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for creating menus, ordering, organizing kitchen, cleaning kitchen, and making home cooked meals for the residents of Springvale Independent Living. Provides an atmosphere in which residents are fulfilled and thriving.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Successful completion of BCLS within 3 months of hire.
• Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
• Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over
• Straight pulling
• Reaching above shoulder
• Simple grasping
• Dual simultaneous grasping
• Walking
• Standing
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Pushing
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Operating office equipment
• Ability to see
• Identify colors
• Depth perception needed
• Hearing (with aid)
• Hearing (without aid)
• Ability to write
• Ability to count
• Ability to read
• Working around grease and oils
• Working with hands in water
• Working closely with others
• Working alone
• Longer or irregular work hours
• May work outside if grilling
• Maintains a clean, organized, sterile kitchen
• Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
• Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel
• Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with department dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge
• Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness
• Cost effective in utilization of time, equipment, and supplies
• Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification preferred or must be willing to obtain.
• Cooking & Senior experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Opening up the kitchen and dining room each morning
• Getting breakfast items out for residents
• Checking all temps (dishwasher/refrigerators, freezers)
• Noon meal preparation for approximately 50 residents
• Assist in serving the noon meal
• Ordering and maintaining food and supplies
• Menu planning
• Assist with cleaning responsibilities
• Exceptional people skills
• Demonstrates cheerful attitude toward residents, family members, and visitors
• Ability to work well with other staff members
• Flexibility in work schedule and duties
• Functions within a budget
• Perform other duties as required by the position or as assigned

Benefits

• IPERS
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED