Cook

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2612105

Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the cook assists in

preparation and presentation of food for patients, employees, visitors,

and special functions. Assists in the overall sanitation of kitchen

equipment.

**Essential Job Functions:**

• Prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors according to

guidelines and instructions of Dietary Manager.

• Schedules daily food preparations.
• Assists in checking various perishable and nonperishable food

orders.

• Responsible for the cleaning of trays, utensils and other

kitchen/dietary supplies and equipment properly uses equipment.

Reports the needs for repairs as needed.

• Supervise and assist in the preparation of the patient trays.
• Follows established guidelines for quality food production.

Coordinates standards of quality food handling with proper

sanitation standards.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within

the field of dietary and meal preparation according to standards and

policies.

• Stocks supplies safely using appropriate lifting and handling.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne

pathogens.

• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at

all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in

writing and on telephone.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Current Idaho Food Handlers Card or must obtain within 90 days of

hire.

• One year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution

or restaurant preferred.

• One year of directly related customer service experience

preferred.

• Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast paced

environment.

Full time, 40 hours per week

SMH is EOE