Cook - Full Time - Nights

Description

 St. Croix Health is seeking full time (0.8 FTE) Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. This position will typically work 11 am - 7:30 pm shift and will include a weekend rotation.  

Job Summary: 

 The Cook is responsible for assisting with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient meals, cafeteria clientele and catered functions. This position has a vast amount of responsibilities focusing on prep work in the kitchen- cutting and dicing various foods, putting sandwiches together, and having register duties. This position takes orders, including diet orders, and cooks in the kitchen. The Cook can work any position in the kitchen at any time within six months of hire.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Determines meal production, increasing or decreasing as necessary. Works on both hot and cold line productions. Prepares meals by adhering to recipes and methods and records production volumes and temperature readings in accordance with food preparation standards.

• Production and temperature logs completed thoroughly and accurately for each production period. 
• Meals prepared in accordance with recipes and methods as written. 
• Maintains regular communication regarding kitchen operations with lead kitchen coordinator.

2. Prepares food orders, making meal corrections for patient meal selections on modified diets and consulting with on-site dietitian and manager as needed in order to maintain accuracy and quality in food preparation standards.

• Maintains thorough and accurate records of meals prepared for special needs diets
• Incorporates feedback from nursing staff on dietary needs; consults with dietitian on corrections and modifications.
• Updates menus as appropriate.

3. Demonstrates leadership skills with the basic knowledge of all nutrition services positions and trains other staff as needed.

• Thorough knowledge of workflow processes within nutrition services.
• Ability to perform any position as needed.

4. Operates the Point of Sales system. 

• Charges all guests accurately and in a timely manner.
• Counts cash drawers at the beginning and end of each shift. 
• Recording all cash drawer counts in book to maintain accuracy of drawer at the end of shift

5. Minor Responsibilities 

• Performs general cleaning throughout entire Nutrition Services Department.
• Operates dish machine and manually cleans dishes as needed. 
• Answers and appropriately responds to NS phone calls
• Intakes room service requests and processes accordingly for special diet needs
• Assists with intake and storage of groceries in accordance with FIFO regulations.
• Immediately reports equipment failure to manager.
• Attends department meetings.
• Performs pre-prep and prep work for the Kitchen Coordinator.
• Participates and adheres to department quality improvement, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.

Requirements

Education & Licensure:

• High school diploma or GED
• ServeSafe Certification required within six (6) months of hire

Experience:

• At least one year of relevant experience
• HealthCare background experience preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities
• Great customer service
• Work cooperatively with others
• Able to make correct change and operate Point of Sale system
• Works well under pressure
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Able to multi-task, prioritize job duties and work under time constraints
• Able to train staff members 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. 

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. 

Mission 

We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.              

Vision 

To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable. 

Values 

People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth. 

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