Cook

Rayhealthcare; Richmond (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rayhealthcare in Richmond, Missouri is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Staff member to prepare nutritious meals for patients while maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably previous food service experience.

This role includes preparing meals, following special diets, and ensuring kitchen sanitation standards are met. You will also supervise food service workers in the manager's absence. Compliance with health and safety regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written recipes.
• Must be able to pass post-offer drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to include a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and environment.
• Take temperatures and serve food to patients.

Skills

Ability to prepare meals

Knowledge of kitchen sanitation

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalence

Job description

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision, prepares safe, nourishing meals for patients and employees and maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attend work as scheduled.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct.
• Prepare meals (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) to include the appropriate hot and cold foods, entrees, sides, salads, drinks, breads, desserts, etc.
• Follow special diets as needed.
• Take temperatures before serving.
• Serve out trays for patients.
• Store leftover food per established protocols.
• Check freezer temperatures, record as required, and ensure that the doors are properly closed.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, appliances, dinnerware, silverware, carts, counters, and sinks, etc., to meet hospital sanitation standards.
• Assume managerial duties in the absence of the manager to include supervision of the food service workers and assignment of duties, follow and enforce hospital, personnel, and dietary policies and regulations, and oversee the management of the department.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Assist in stocking from delivery truck.
• Portion out and freeze food.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires full range of motion to include motor coordination, manual dexterity, prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Exposure to various kitchen environmental changes which may include heat, dampness, odors, cold.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalence preferred.

Previous food service experience preferred.

Ability to read and follow written recipes.

Must be able to pass post-offer drug screen, background check