Cook - Per Diem / Days

Responsibilities

• Informs department head of violations of food safety regulations.
• Prepares all foods for patients, employees, and cafeteria.
• Reviews menus, special food orders, and confers with the cafeteria hostess to determine amounts of food to prepare.
• Plans foods so they will be ready at specified times.
• Plans utilization of leftovers.
• Fulfills standardized recipes, modifying recipes as necessary for special diets.
• Ensures cost control and sanitation in all areas of job.
• Serves foods following standards for portion sizes for patient meals.
• Occasionally provides oversight to other employees in the absence of the lead cook and/or Director.
• Performs other routine kitchen work including washing pots and pans, cleaning work area, and general cleaning.
• Affords assistance with food ordering and some aspects of department management.
• Responsible for referring potentially ill dietary workers to the charge nurse for assessment of fitness for duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year institutional cooking experience.
• Current Food & Beverage Worker’s Permit.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to work closely with other employees under changing conditions.
• Ability to work independently, organize own schedule, and make effective use of slack time.
• Ability to guide other employees and make decisions.
• Working knowledge of principles of food safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Food safety compliance.
• Menu planning and preparation.
• Cost control and sanitation.
• Customer service and teamwork.
• Independent work and decision-making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs.
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team.

Pay

$20.14 – $29.92 / per hour

Schedule

Per Diem / Days