Cook

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors according to guidelines and instructions of Dietary Manager.
• Schedules daily food preparations.
• Assists in checking various perishable and nonperishable food orders.
• Responsible for the cleaning of trays, utensils and other kitchen/dietary supplies and equipment.
• Uses equipment correctly.
• Reports the needs for repairs as needed.
• Supervise and assist in the preparation of the patient trays.
• Follows established guidelines for quality food production.
• Covers standards of quality food handling with proper sanitation standards.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of dietary and meal preparation according to standards and policies.
• Stocks supplies safely using appropriate lifting and handling.
• Follows hospital exposure control and patient information at all times.
• Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Idaho Food Handler's Card or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• One year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution or restaurant preferred.
• One year of directly related customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast paced environment.