Cook - Nutrition Services, Per Diem
- POSITION STANDARDS
- Restaurant, hospital or institutional cooking experience required or a formal technical
school degree required. Hospital experience preferred. - Must be able to read and follow recipes.
- Basic math skills are necessary for recipe adjustment.
- Flexibility in scheduling may be necessary.
- Ability to practice safe knife skills
- Restaurant, hospital or institutional cooking experience required or a formal technical
- POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
- Physical Activity:
- Standing for long periods of time
- Upper Extremity:
- Ability to work in both hot (kitchen) and cold (walk-in freezer) environments.
- Ability to properly lift 90 lbs.
- Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
- Must be able to handle hot plates, pans, etc.
- Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
- PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Position Objective
- Prepares and serves food for residents, staff and visitors in accordance with production sheets. This position is located at The Woodlands which is an independent living facility.
- Performance Expectation
- Adheres to production sheets including using standardized recipes, completing production for the following day and pulling of frozen meats as necessary.
- Must be able to read and follow recipes.
- Must be able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner to schedule.
- Adheres to sanitation codes for proper food handling and completion of assigned cleaning duties (pots, ovens, walk-in, freezers, fryolater, etc.)
- Must be able to use appropriate cleaning chemicals for cleaning assignments
- Must follow dress code and infection control policies.
- Keeps work area neat and clean
- Uses appropriate portion sizes and complying to special diets when directed.
- Acts as a team player to facilitate the smooth functioning of the shift including assisting nutrition aides, answering the telephone, accepting deliveries and/or preparing food for special functions.
- Attends departmental and hospital meetings and in-services.
- Adheres to production sheets including using standardized recipes, completing production for the following day and pulling of frozen meats as necessary.
- Position Objective