Building Name: Porter - Porter Medical Center Location Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont Regular Department: Porter - Nutrition Services Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min/Hour $17.60 Mid/Hour $22.01 Max/Hour $26.41 Recruiter: Janet Brown Job Description The Lead Cook is responsible for monitoring the production and dissemination of patient menus in compliance with the patient’s plan of care, and working within the guidelines established by the Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Services Manager. Responsible for preparing and distributing foods to patients and staff on a daily basis, and preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Responsible for ensuring production of staff/visitor meals and catering needs. Represents the department in a professional and courteous manner. Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department in compliance with Regulatory Agencies. Utilizes patient EMR in accordance with prescribed therapeutic diets. Responsible for assisting with fiscal management, staff education and training, continuous quality improvement projects, menu planning and implementation. Assists in food, beverage and supply procurement as requested. Education High School diploma or equivalent Experience Minimum of two-year work experience in the Food Service Field. Preferably 1-year in management position or similar position. ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety training. Demonstrates ability to provide leadership. Minimum 18 years of age. Able to read, write, and speak the English language. Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change. Mental and physical sufficient to meet the demands of the position. Professional appearance. Satisfactory references. Works well with all levels of staff, patients and families. Ability to follow standardized recipes. Prepare foods in compliance with diet orders. Ability to modify food textures and portion foods correctly. Ability to follow therapeutic diets as ordered. Handle cash accurately. The University of Vermont Health Network/Porter Medical Center is located in the heart of beautiful Middlebury, Vermont. We are comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit, and a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout Addison county and the town of Brandon.