Dietary Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Serve Safe Certification required.
• Able to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Able to make sound, reasonable decisions.
• Organized and able to concentrate on multiple simultaneous detailed requests.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptiveness to change, creativity, and innovation.
• Able to identify and calmly handle stressful situations with tact.
• Able to develop excellent working relationships with patients, patients’ family members, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.
• Flexible and willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to ensure quality patient care.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of cooking experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, cafeteria services, and catering events.
• Perform assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties.
• Cross-train for other Dietary department roles to provide coverage when staffing is short.
• Assist patients with daily menu planning and gather information about food allergies, preferences, and cultural or religious food practices.
• Deliver patient meal trays when needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and quality control activities.
• Conduct quarterly inventories.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Comply with applicable local, state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth and development opportunities