Cook (PRN) Variable Shifts As Needed

Cook (PRN) Variable Shifts As Needed

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions.
• Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food.
• Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.
• Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff, visitors and catering services.
• Adheres to standardization of recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control cost.
• Provides care and sanitation of equipment in production area.
• Adheres to sanitation and safety standards (HACCP)
• Participates in the process of ordering supplies.
• Gives directions to personnel who assist in food preparation.
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.

• Completion of formal training  program in food preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of  basic principles and requirements of food safety and sanitation required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as related to modified diets.
• Minimum one (1) year of food service experience in quantity food preparation/production in a hospital, extended care facility, or other quality food service operation.
• Previous experience in  food preparation in a hospital preferred.
• Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as related to modified diets.
• Department of Health and Human Services certification preferred.
• Certification in Basic Food Safety and Sanitation, "Certified Food Service Handler" or more in-depth Certification as Food Service Manager preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and to stand for long periods of time.