What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Assistant Cook position at Tri Valley Health System?
Non-Exempt, PT Day/Evening Position
General Summary:
Prepares portions and serves all food for patients, residents, and/or staff. Determines amounts to prepare and directs dietary assistants as needed. Responsible for keeping work area clean and sanitary.
Essential Functions:
Integrity
- Maintain quality control logs
Attention to Detail
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
- Cook food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
- Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.
Cooperation
- Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
- Train new employees.
Compliance
- Promotes and adheres to the provisions of the compliance program.
- Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Promotes and adheres to the TVHS core values and Standards of Behavior.
Education and Experience:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Previous food preparation and cooking experience preferred.