Cook

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Cook 1 to assist in patient room service and café meal preparation. The role follows standardized recipes, maintains cleanliness, and supports high-quality food service in a busy hospital setting.

This position does not supervise others and requires at least 1 year of culinary or related experience, plus current ServSafe Food Handler certification. Preferred are a high school diploma or equivalent and ServSafe Manager Certification to

Qualifications

• 1 year culinary or related work experience.
• Current Deschutes County Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Preferred: ServSafe Manager Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards.
• Set up stations for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas in compliance with health codes.
• Delivers meals to patients/areas as needed.
• Supports Lean principles and organization values.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial mixers

Blenders

Food processors

Slicers

Knives

Ovens

Fryers

Grills

Job description

The Cook 1 assists in the preparation of foods for patient room service and café according to standardized recipes and established policies and procedures. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Prepares food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
• Follows recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards.
• Completes mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas, including work surfaces, floors, walls and equipment in compliance with St. Charles Health System standards and Oregon Food Sanitation standards.
• Operates, maintains and properly cleans standard kitchen equipment including commercial mixers, blenders, food processors, slicers, knives, ovens, fryers, grills and other equipment in a manner that creates efficiency and high-quality food items.
• Dates all food containers and rotate as per policies, properly following the guidelines of the health department food code.
• Checks pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Notes any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Accurately interpret weights, measures and pricing.
• Maintains basic understanding of health codes and knife work.
• Provides support to other areas of food services as directed by manager, supervisor or coordinator including delivery of food to patients, as needed.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: N/A

Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Current Deschutes County Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Preferred: ServSafe Manager Certification

Experience

Required: 1 year culinary or related work experience.

Preferred: Knowledge of food service routines, food safety and handling.