Description:
Cooks, prepare and provide the highest quality and safest food possible to patients, cafeteria clientele, staff and catered events. Preforms a variety of duties concerning the sanitation and safety of the Nutrition Services Department in accordance with established food service standards and practices.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
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Provides meals to patients at assigned times and/or on demand to provide appropriate nutrition during their stay.
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Cooks and prepares food items to fulfill the weekly menu and provide a variety of nutritional options for customers.
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Serves food to customers coming through the cafeteria and at special events, to provide a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
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Complies with HACCP and Food Code regulations.
Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED desirable. On-the-job training will be provided; however, previous experience in food preparation and service is highly desirable. Training given in preparation of special foods.
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS (License, certification, registration):
ServSafe certification desirable
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
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Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with the other Nutrition Service employees and others in the facility. This would include supporting a positive, respectful culture; treating others in a friendly manner; and providing exceptional customer service. Willingly gives assistance to fellow workers who need help, including exchanging work shifts to help coworkers meet their needs, when possible.
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Knowledge of and skill in maintaining applicable quality control standards.
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Ability to be flexible and accommodating in order to adapt to changing schedules, patient needs, and department workload.
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Relates to patients and visitors with consideration, patience, consideration and treating them with consideration, respect and assisting them as needed to feel welcome.
Position includes rotating am/pm shifts as well as rotating weekend and holidays. Benefit eligible!
