Cook - $500 Sign-on Bonus

About the role

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a top 13.6% ranked facility recognized by CMS, serving over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties. Located in the scenic Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers a blend of outdoor adventures and community charm. The hospital combines advanced technology with a collaborative, innovative culture.

Responsibilities

• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned Room Service menus.
• Determines the amount of food needed to meet daily menus.
• Ensures meals are ready at specified times or within 45 minutes of when a patient orders from the Room Service menu.
• Consults Clinical Dietitian on modified patient Room Service diets, as necessary.
• Oversees Nutritional Service workers when washing, trimming or preparing all type of food.
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
• Cooks meat, fish and poultry in a variety of ways, such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
• Carves meat, fish and poultry into individual servings according to menu combinations and patient diet orders.
• Takes temperatures of all foods being cooked to ensure doneness. Adjusts heat controls as necessary.
• Improves the flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasonings.
• Observes infection control practices at all times.
• Accurately maintains cooking, temperature and cleaning logs on a daily basis.
• Maintains the kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital food preparation, preferred.
• Successful completion of ServSafe exam, preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to calculate measurements in recipes to increase or decrease servings.

Additional Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to calculate measurements in recipes to increase or decrease servings.

Disclaimer

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and/or body fluids/infectious disease/hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals/specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment requirements

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.