Cook

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Orofino (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Health & Clearwater Valley Health is seeking a hospital cook to assist in the preparation and presentation of meals for patients, staff, and visitors under the supervision of the Dietary Manager. The role emphasizes sanitation, quality, and teamwork in a high-volume environment.

The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Idaho Food Handler's Card is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire; one year of hospital/food service experience and related customer service

Qualifications

• Idaho Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• One year of cooking experience in hospital, hotel, institution or restaurant preferred.
• One year of directly related customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors according to Dietary Manager guidelines.
• Schedule daily food preparations and check orders for perishables and non-perishables.
• Assist in cleaning trays, utensils and equipment; ensure proper sanitation and safety.
• Report repair needs and supervise patient tray preparation as needed.
• Follow quality standards and HIPAA confidentiality; communicate with patients and staff.

Skills

Cooking

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the cook assists in preparation and presentation of food for patients, employees, visitors, and special functions. Assists in the overall sanitation of kitchen equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors to guidelines and instructions of Dietary Manager.
• Schedules daily food preparations.
• Assists in checking various perishable and non-perishable food orders.
• Responsible for the cleaning of trays, utensils, and other kitchen/dietary supplies and equipment. Properly uses equipment.
• Reports needs for repair as needed
• Supervise and assist in the preparation of the patient trays
• Follows established guidelines for quality food production.
• Coordinates standards of quality food handling with proper sanitation standards
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field of dietary and meal preparation according to standards and policies.
• Stocks supplies safely using appropriate lifting and handling.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Idaho Food Handler's Card or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• One year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution or restaurant preferred.
• One year of directly related customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast paced environment.

Full Time 40 hours per week.

CVH is EOE