Cook (Part-Time)

About the role

Part-time Cook position where your work is noticed and appreciated. Compensation starts at $16.25/hour depending on experience.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental): begins the first day of the month following hire
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance: $50,000 coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• 100% employer-paid disability and accident coverage
• Bereavement leave

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals in accordance with Wyoming State Department of Health regulations and department approved recipes
• Uses only equipment in which competency has been demonstrated and achieved
• Adheres to daily, weekly, monthly schedule for cleaning food service equipment
• Assists in keeping kitchen and other dietary areas clean, organized and well stocked throughout shift
• Keeps all temperature logs up to date as required
• Maintains safe, sanitary conditions in storage areas according to established policy and procedure which includes proper labeling/dating of food and storage of raw meat/poultry
• Is consistently attentive to customers and provides prompt, courteous service
• Keeps the Dietary Manager informed when problems may interfere with work being completed or customer concerns
• Accommodates changes in workload within the department
• Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and work assignment needs
• Coordinates with medical staff and other departments to ensure efficiency as needed
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and other assigned meetings
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standard guidelines
• Clarifies unclear or missing diet orders with nursing staff
• Assists with room delivery service as needed, including assembling patient trays, loading carts, and delivering meals to patients and residents
• Checks accuracy of meal tray against patient and resident menu selections
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with patients, residents, providers, co-workers and other sections in the organization and with other facilities in the community
• Maintains a professional, organized and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested
• Always introduces self to patients, residents, families, and visitors when appropriate
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate
• Replenishes supplies as needed
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties
• Has the ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision
• Observes safety precautions
• Has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Has the ability to read and understand equipment operation manual
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations, and interdepartmental objectives
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education and learning
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to cross train as dietary aide and pick up shifts covering time off
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred
• Exceptional knowledge of dietary terminology and processes or the ability to learn and retain quickly
• Strong communication skills and a service-focused attitude
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to work independently with normal supervision and use good judgment
• Professionalism and commitment to confidentiality

Work Setting & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in kitchen and dietary service areas; must be able to navigate all departments as needed
• Position requires light to moderate work, including reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to communicate effectively (talk/hear) and perform tasks requiring close attention to detail (see)
• Occasional after-hours calls may occur