COOK -Giles Community Hospital

Full time, any day, any shift (United States of America). Sign-on bonus eligible: $2,000 per applicable guidelines (external hires only).

About the role

Prepares and/or retherms food for patients, visitors, and employees of the hospital following standard recipes and guidelines. Completes required documentation that includes temperature logs according to documentation requirements. Participates in department activities/meetings, which may include orientation of co-workers, patient/customer satisfaction initiatives, cost reduction initiatives, and inspection readiness. Completes all general food service tasks as assigned, which may include cashier, tray assembly and/or delivery, and dishwashing with related cleaning.

Work involves application of basic knowledge and advanced skills or patient care. Duties may be complex and non-routine. Resolves most issues and problems but refers the most complex issues and problems to a supervisor. Under general supervision. Impact of work is limited to department or service line.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standard recipes and/or standard retherm process.
• Completes required documentation, including temperature logs.
• Participates in department activities and meetings (e.g., orientation of co-workers, patient/customer satisfaction initiatives, cost reduction initiatives, inspection readiness).
• Performs general food service tasks such as cashiering, tray assembly and delivery, and dishwashing with related cleaning.
• Resolves routine issues and escalates complex problems to a supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in commercial or institutional food preparation preferred.
• In areas where the employee is deemed in charge of departmental operations, SERV-Safe Certification or equivalent certification from the Virginia Health Department is required; or ability to obtain certification within the first year in this position.
• Extensive communication, customer interaction, and teamwork skills required.
• Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for the position.
• Keyboarding or computer skills for automated systems helpful.
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation helpful.

Pay

Compensation range: $18.70 - $26.18 per hour. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits

• Referral Bonus Program eligibility.
• Sign-on bonus: $2,000 for external hires (per applicable guidelines).