Cook- Per Diem

Work When It Works for You – Per Diem Cook

Looking for a flexible job that makes a real impact? Join our dietary department and help prepare and serve meals that brighten our patients’ day. Pick up shifts that fit your schedule while enjoying a supportive team environment.

 

JOB SUMMARY 

• Prepare and cook large quantities of food in a hospital for patients, hospital staff and visitors. Perform a variety of tasks including serving meals, tray delivery, assisting patients with menus, routine cleaning, washing dishes, stocking, and receiving. Responsible for maintaining sanitary work areas and for following safe food handling practices. Reports to the Nutritional Services Director. 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Education, Required 

• High school or equivalent strongly preferred. 

• Licenses/Certifications 

• ServSafe certification required (may be obtained after hire.) 

• Work Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred, but not required. Basic computer, math, and communication (oral and written) skills required. 

 

BEHAVIOR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Mental and emotional activities required of this job in the course of a normal shift: 

• Handles multiple priorities 

• Independent discretion/decision making 

• Makes decision under pressure 

• Manages anger/fear/hostility 

• Manages stress appropriately 

• Maintains composure in a potentially traumatic/emotional experience 

• Works alone effectively 

• Works in close proximity to others 

• Works in a distracting environment 

• Works with others effectively 

 

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Responsible for appropriately opening and closing Dietary Department as determined by your scheduled position. 

• Adheres to daily production sheets for scheduled position. 

• Prepares food using kitchen equipment according to standardized recipes making adjustments for special dietary/nutrition restrictions. 

• Serves food to staff members, patrons and patients/residents following appropriate portion sizes while adhering to department standards for presentation. 

• Utilize time management to coordinate job responsibilities within your scheduled hours and complete time sensitive tasks by appropriate deadlines. 

• Responsible for all duties related to providing food to patients/residents during the departments hours of operation as outlined in the Dietary Department’s Policy and Procedures including preparing, setting up and delivering meal trays, providing menus, assisting in patient’s menu selection as necessary and other duties as assigned. 

• Responsible for provi