HEALTHCARE COOK at Personnel Services

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDIETARY AIDERotating shifts6:00 am - 2:30 pm 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Every other weekend $13.00 per hourESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Prepares food for cooking by washing, peeling, shredding, slicing, and mixing various food items.Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, and visitors.Coordinates the timing of preparation of food to meet service schedules for patients, staff, and visitors.Cooks meat, fish, and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming.Understands department standards of food quality and recipe tasting.Counts and marks all snack items for diabetes and special need patients.Stocks condiment items utilized on the tray line.Checks each tray online, ensuring there are no mistakes in the diet.Promptly delivers food carts to the patient unit as soon as they are loaded.Retrieves dirty meal carts from floor units after meal service.Loads and oversees the dishwasher. Washes, sanitizes, and puts away patient trays, dishes, and cooking utensils.Washes pots, pans, and knives by hand as specified by department manager.Places clean dishware and utensils to proper places in the kitchen.Cleans and sanitizes equipment, walls, and floors; Cleans refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas as needed or scheduled.Unpacks and stores food products after delivery. Ensures all foods are properly rotated, dated, and stored within the appropriate storage unit.Keeps supplies neat, organized, and in their assigned location.Maintains a clean work area, following a cleaning schedule.Must be able to effectively communicate with coworkers, staff, patients, and visitors.May perform other duties as assigned or requested.JOB REQUIREMENTSHas Basic Food Handlers Certification at hire or receives within 3 months.High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Extended periods of walking, standing, lifting, and sitting.Occasional heavy lifting more than 40 lbs, heavy pushing, reaching, repetitive actions.1-year prior experience in food service preferred.Demonstrate competence.Good listening and communication skills.Effective verbal and written communication skills.