Dietary Aide/Cook

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:

• Provides meals to patients at assigned times and/or on demand to provide appropriate nutrition during their stay.
• Cooks and prepares food items to fulfill the weekly menu and provide a variety of nutritional options for customers.
• Serves food to customers coming through the cafeteria and at special events, to provide a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
• 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:

• 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.
• Knowledge of and skill in maintaining applicable quality control standards.
• Ability to be flexible and accommodating in order to adapt to changing schedules, patient needs, and department workload.
• 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!