COOK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows menus and production guides for type and quantity of items to be prepared for all service points.
• Utilizes principles for batch cooking.
• Records actual number of servings prepared.
• Prepares and serves all food items according to therapeutic diets, standardized recipes, menus and service guidelines including quality and appearance.
• Assembles meal trays to patient care units, including late trays, room service meal trays, and nourishments for general and therapeutic diets on an as needed basis.
• Follows HACCP techniques and other food safety guidelines in preparation, storage, handling, and holding of all food items including leftovers.
• Covers, dates, and labels all food items in storage.
• Rotates food products and other items on a “first-in, first-out” basis.
• Maintains quality monitor records related to food and equipment to ensure food safety.
• Completes restocking of work area to include supplies, condiments, silverware and dishware as needed according to departmental procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to operate and maintain all equipment in work unit according to skills checklist and/or operating manual.
• Checks equipment to ensure proper operation and reports any problems to supervisor or maintenance by completing a work order.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work areas according to department checklists.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills by respectfully sharing necessary information to customers, co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance to customers and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
• Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.

Additional Functions

• Assists with catered functions as needed.
• Supports efficient use of department resources.
• Attends department and unit meetings, in-services and training sessions, and huddles.
• Participates in effective training and orientation of co-workers.