Cook - Vernal, PRN

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the dietary worker will prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients, staff, and visitors. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
• Cleanliness:
• Maintains clean, neat areas,  including walk-ins, back of house kitchen, and front of house serving areas (wiping down, sweeping, mopping, etc).
• Backs up Housekeeping in the cafe dining area by clearing tables and wiping surfaces as needed
• Utilizes proper dishwashing process (dishwasher, or by hand) to clean trays and kitchen items.
• Puts away clean items in designated areas.
• Disposes of grease in proper manner.
• Disposes of cardboard utilizing the campus cardboard compactor.
• Disposes of trash utilizing the campus trash compactor.
• Organization:
• Unloads freight to designated areas in a timely manner.
• Properly stores all food and non-food items in designated areas.
• Cooking / Consistency:
• Prepares meals according to specified recipes.
• Tests food for flavor, doneness, temperature, and adjusts as needed prior to serving.
• Ensures meals are palatable, with acceptable presentation.
• Efficiency:
• Replenishes food, drink, and non-food items as needed, using first in first-out method.
• Tracks inventory needs per station, per shift.
• Begins meal prep at the appropriate time to ensure that the meal is ready at the specified time
• Properly stocks station to be service-ready.
• Service:
• Serves hot and cold food on serving lines to staff and guests.
• Serves bedside meals in accordance with dietary orders.
• Assist Chef as needed with in-house catering service.
• Provides service at the point-of-sale cashier stations; counts till.
• Provides unreasonable hospitality.
• Safety:
• Follows safety guidelines to avoid potential injuries
• Follows HAACP guidelines when storing, washing, trimming, or preparing food.
• Records food and equipment temperatures as required for the position or assignment.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Follows guidelines to avoid work injury, such as proper lifting and handling of sharp objects.
• Consults with the Dietitian or CDM on modified patient diets as necessary.
• Monitors pre-made items to ensure safety and quality (checking warmer times, etc).
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are always professional.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
• Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices