What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Jefferson County Health Center?
POSITION OVERVIEW (non-exempt):
Assists management in directing all food preparation activities of the Dietary department. Prepare foods for patient room service trays and non-select patient meals. Responsible for the preparation of all foods necessary for cafeteria meals. Will be responsible to work all positions expected of the Food service worker.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Familiarity with modified diets and/or be able to become Serv-Safe certified preferred.
- Some experience in volume cooking in health care service preferred.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reports to Dietary Manager, Assistant Manager, or Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS:
None
POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Prepares food in sufficient quantity and quality, while meeting necessary regulations and following recipes.
- Communicates with patients and JCHC staff to ensure the department is providing the menu items they desire and reports the feedback to the Director and Assistant Manager.
- Attends all required departmental and hospital meetings & in-services.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and properly functioning department.
- Communicate inventory needs to Assistant Manager and Manager, based on current and future menus.
- Contribute to menu development.
- Assist where needed and as requested or required in the department.
- Must have regular and punctual attendance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
- Some exposure to dietary chemicals.
- Equipment may have sharp edges and have a hot surface.
- Hot food and objects are also possible hazards.
- Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases.
Location: Jefferson County Health Center · Dietary
Schedule: Occasional/PRN, Varies, Varies
Salary : $34,793 - $42,878