Worker II Cook

White County Medical Center • Searcy, AR

87d

About The Position

Performs variety of duties including all or some of:
Duties related to the cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, utensils and equipment. Cooks, bakes, prepares hot and cold foods for patients, cafeteria and/or special functions. Performs a variety of duties related to the assembly and service of food to patients and/or customers of all ages. Provides cashier services in the cafeteria. Services and stocks all vending machines. Responsible for dry goods, paper goods, and refrigerated/frozen storage inventory. Monitors computer system for diet orders and request for each patient as inputted by nursing associates and verifies the diet order with menus.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED
• Job requires reading, writing and math
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions
• Good communication and telephone skills essential
• Manual dexterity and motion coordination helpful
• Requires on-the-job training
• Pleasant disposition needed due to extensive patient contact
• Must be flexible and able to meet deadlines established
• Must practice basic skills in sanitation and safety
• Must have knowledge of basic food groups
• Must be able to procure products from written recipes
• Ability to locate and use resource materials in diet manuals necessary

Nice To Haves

• Some computer knowledge useful
• Dietary Managers course or coursework in Nutrition desired for Worker II aide position

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Cooking, baking, and preparing hot and cold foods for patients, cafeteria, and special functions
• Assembling and serving food to patients and customers of all ages
• Providing cashier services in the cafeteria
• Servicing and stocking vending machines
• Managing dry goods, paper goods, and refrigerated/frozen storage inventory
• Monitoring computer system for diet orders and verifying them with menus

What This Job Offers

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