Cook - Food and Nutrition Services (PRN)

Livingston HealthCare; Livingston (MT); Presencial; USD 24.094 - 34.316; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Livingston HealthCare in Livingston, Montana seeks a Food Service Cook to perform various tasks related to food preparation and service for patients, staff, and visitors. This position requires communication skills, cooking experience, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment. Essential duties include assisting in food preparation, serving food, and supervising staff as needed. The role offers a PRN schedule with an hourly wage of $21.20 plus differentials for PRN and weekends.

Formación

• Prior cooking in food service and cashier experience required.
• Skill and ability to use all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read, write and carry out instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and serve food to patients, staff and visitors.
• Supervise dietary functions and personnel in the absence of the kitchen manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information.

Conocimientos

Cooking skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Educación

High School graduate or equivalent

Herramientas

Kitchen equipment

Dishwasher

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Food Service Cook performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the preparation and service of nutritious food to patients, staff and visitors.

Schedule

• PRN (As Needed)
• Variable Days
• 8 Hour Shifts

Compensation

• $21.20/hr + DOE
• PRN Differential
• Weekend Differential

Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs routine duties related to preparation and serving of food.
• Must become knowledgeable on how to use special diet manual for patient menus.
• Assist in supervising dietary functions and personnel in the absence of the kitchen manager.
• Prepares food for cooking by washing, peeling, shredding, slicing and mixing of various food items.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, texture, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Operates dishwasher or assists with washing/sterilizing dishes, glassware, silverware, utensils, pots and pans.
• Serves food in cafeteria for visitors and staff following dietary sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Plate meals on patient tray assembly line following menu directives for determining food items for each tray.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Performs telephone, clerical, stocking and inventory duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
• Demonstrates ability to function successfully in a team-oriented environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet annual education requirements.
• Full time position, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications (Required)

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prior cooking in food service and cashier experience required.
• Skill and ability to use all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read, write and carry out instructions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Institutional food service experience.
• Certified Chef.
• Current ServSafe Certificate.

Physical Demands

• Lift: 60 lbs from floor to waist height using proper body mechanics.
• Lift: 50 lbs from waist height to shoulder height using proper body mechanics.
• Carry: 60 lbs 40 feet.
• Push: 60 lbs of force 35 feet.
• Pull: 60 lbs of force 35 feet.

Machinery And Equipment

Must be able to operate normal business machinery and equipment, as well as kitchen and food and nutrition specific machinery and equipment (ex. oven/stove, grill, dishwashing machine, refrigerator/ freezer, warmer, food carts, trays, etc.).

Exposure

• Occasional exposure to contact with chemicals, moving objects, confined spaces, slippery surfaces, extreme temperatures and noise.
• Rare exposure to blood and body fluids.