Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Dietary Cook is a key member of the dietary team. The Cook will work under the direction of the Supervisor of Food Prep and under the direction of the Director of Nutrition and Food Service. The Cook position will be responsible for providing high quality food and excellent customer service to best meet the needs of our patients and staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions.
• Ensure food is properly cooked by taking and recording temperatures, tasting, following recipes, etc.
• Use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils such as blenders, mixer, slicers.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly cooking area.
• Flexible to participate in a variety of kitchen duties such as cleaning dishes, taking patient orders, etc.
• Prep items for future meals by reviewing planned menu.
• Able to work as a member of a team and also independently.
• Understand and follow safe food practices.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE:

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.

At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:
  • Minimum Required Experience: Experience in food preparation and/or customer service.
  • Preferred Experience: Healthcare dietary experience with understanding of food allergies and modified diets.

• Education:
  • Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Licenses:
  • Minimum Required Licenses: N/A
  • Preferred Licenses: N/A

• Certifications:
  • Minimum Required: None
  • Preferred Certifications: ServSafe Certified