JOB SUMMARY:

The cook prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, staff and visitors and also act as a lead in the department. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and adhering to food safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures meals are ready at the specified times and tests foods being cooked to ensure proper seasoning etc.
• Consults with the Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
• Supervises Nutritional Services workers when washing, trimming or preparing food.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
• Cooks meat, fish and poultry in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner and adheres to all infection control policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior food service or customer service experience with cooking experience preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.