Hospital Cook

Cottage Hospital•Woodsville, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook – Dietary Department 64 Hours per Pay Period | Flexible Schedule | Shift Differentials Available Are you someone who takes pride in preparing quality meals and creating a positive experience for others? Cottage Hospital is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Cook to join our Dietary Department. This role plays an important part in supporting patient care by ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and with attention to quality and service. This is a 64 hours per pay period position with a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends . Shift differentials are available for eligible evening, night, and weekend hours. Position Summary: Responsible for all food preparation, production, and ordering for patient meals, staff and guest meals, and special functions in accordance with Cottage Hospital Dietary standards and established meal schedules. Provides supervision of the kitchen and dietary staff during assigned shifts, including training and supporting new employees. This role is cross-trained in all dietary positions and interacts regularly with patients, hospital staff, visitors, and members of the community in a professional manner that promotes the mission of Cottage Hospital and the Dietary Department. If you’re looking for a role where your work directly supports patient care and you enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join Cottage Hospital’s Dietary team.

Responsibilities

Follows HAACP food safety guidelines.
Oversees dietary staff in food preparation, tray service, and dishwashing.
Assists with food prep, trains staff, and checks trays for accuracy.
Prepares food efficiently, ensuring quality, correct temperature, consistency, and appearance.
Minimizes waste by using leftovers creatively within 48 hours.
Rotates supplies and suggests specials within budget to add menu variety.
Maintains and reviews production records to reduce waste.
Delivers trays to patients, providing courteous service and fulfilling food requests that align with dietary needs.
Follows proper food handling and storage practices, ensuring correct temperatures, labeling, and stock rotation.
Reports shortages and places food orders when needed.
Reviews menus and plans cooking schedules to ensure food is ready on time.
Follows standardized recipes and adjusts seasonings as needed for quality.
Follows safety protocols when using kitchen equipment and practices proper cleaning techniques.
Reports equipment issues to maintenance.