Lead Cook

Weston County Health Services • Newcastle, WY

12h • $0 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Lead Cook position in dietary operations. It offers an opportunity for mentorship, skill expansion in cooking and leadership, and hands-on experience. The role is for individuals who take pride in great food, a clean kitchen, and teamwork, and whose work will be noticed and appreciated.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional knowledge of dietary terminology and processes or the ability to learn and retain quickly
• Strong communication skills and a service-focused attitude
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to work independently with normal supervision and use good judgment
• Professionalism and commitment to confidentiality
• Authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of the federal Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals in accordance with Wyoming State Department of Health regulations and department approved recipes.
• Uses only equipment in which competency has been demonstrated and achieved.
• Adheres to daily, weekly, monthly schedule for cleaning food service equipment.
• Assists in keeping kitchen and other dietary areas clean, organized and well stocked throughout shift.
• Keeps all temperature logs up to date as required.
• Maintains safe, sanitary conditions in storage areas according to established policy and procedure which includes proper labeling/dating of food and storage of raw meat/poultry.
• Is consistently attentive to customers and provides prompt, courteous service. Keeps the Dietary Manager informed when problems may interfere with work being completed or customer concerns.
• Accommodates changes in workload within the department. Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and work assignment needs.
• Coordinates with medical staff and other departments to ensure efficiency as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standard guidelines.
• Clarifies unclear or missing diet orders with nursing staff.
• Assists with room delivery service as needed, including assembling patient trays, loading carts, and delivering meals to patients and residents.
• Checks accuracy of meal tray against patient and resident menu selections.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with patients, residents, providers, co-workers and other sections in the organization and with other facilities in the community.
• Maintains a professional, organized and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Completes Work Assignments in a timely manner.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to patients, residents, families, and visitors when appropriate.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Has the ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety-precautions.
• Has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Has the ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations, and interdepartmental objectives.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education and learning.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Assist with properly training new Dietary employees.
• Assist with recurrent training for all Dietary employees.
• Be available for all scheduled shifts and covering shift when needed.
• Follow the set schedule for defrosting necessary ingredients for daily meals.
• Provides the Department Director with input to complete staff performance evaluations.
• Recommends to the Department Director corrective action related to staff performance.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus for FT ($250 paid at 6 months and $250 paid at 1 year)
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental): begins the first day of the month following hire
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance: $50,000 coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• 100% employer-paid disability and accident coverage
• Bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

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