Cook, Full time, Noon-8:30pm, Every other weekend

About the role

Culinary & Hospitality Associates execute all assigned duties, under general supervision and according to established procedures, within the daily scope of the Food Service department. The incumbent must possess an unwavering sense of compassion and the highest possible level of customer service. All members of the Bronson Food & Nutrition team are expected to consistently deliver the highest level of service to all customers; demonstrate a willingness and desire to work as a part of a team and contribute to a safe and positive environment; work independently and manage time effectively; follow basic instructions and pay attention to detail in the completion of assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Execute all assigned duties, under general supervision and according to established procedures, within the daily scope of the Food Service department.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.
• Follow basic instructions and pay attention to detail in the completion of assigned duties.
• Work quickly and efficiently, while maintaining composure and a positive attitude while working in very busy and demanding kitchen environments.
• Work as a part of a team and contribute to a safe and positive environment.
• Travel to any and all in-patient units, kitchens, cafes across the hospital campus.
• Assist patients and patient’s families with meal ordering by using the Bronson Room Service computer system, and answering the Bronson Room Service phone line.
• Prepare, apportions, distributes, and stores various hot and cold food items (e.g., appetizers, cold plates, salads, sandwiches, soups, mashed potatoes, vegetables, fruits, fruit cups, and desserts) according to recipes, production sheets, portion control standards, established procedures, and/or specific instructions.
• Operate/utilize automatic appliances and manual kitchen utensils.
• Maintain the highest standard of quality and utilization of proper cooking methods.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Follow proper techniques for sanitation as described in the Department Sanitation Manual.
• Chart intakes and updates patient’s diet information in Bronson Room Service system.
• Absorb and communicate patient’s prescribed diet and/or dietary restrictions in accordance with physician’s diet order.
• Assist patients with meal ordering at the bedside.
• Deliver patient meals, retrieve patient trays after meal.
• Perform various cooking tasks, including preparing and cooking meats, vegetables, desserts and special dishes as required by the daily menu plan.
• Bake breads, cakes, cookies and pies-as needed.
• Clean and maintain a variety of kitchen equipment including stoves, refrigerators, work tables, mixers, kettles, utensils and dishwashers.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Follow proper techniques for sanitation as described in the Department Sanitation Manual.
• Chart intakes and updates patient’s diet information in Bronson Room Service system.
• Absorb and communicate patient’s prescribed diet and/or dietary restrictions in accordance with physician’s diet order.
• Assist patients with meal ordering at the bedside.
• Deliver patient meals, retrieve patient trays after meal.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to: Communicate clearly and understand basic verbal and written directions; follow basic food assembly & packaging instructions; read and understand, the English language; Basic math skills.
• Extensive customer service experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, independent and creative thinker.
• Dietary Technician certification.
• Related experience or education demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Functional knowledge of cash register and/or dietary software system.
• One year cooking experience, in a high volume establishment.
• Completion of AGF 110, Cul 100 at the KVCC Bronson Healthy Living Campus.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Functional knowledge of cash register and/or dietary software system.
• One year cooking experience, in a high volume establishment.
• Completion of AGF 110, Cul 100 at the KVCC Bronson Healthy Living Campus.

Benefits

External Candidates Only: Up to $750.00 Retention Bonus

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Second Shift