COOK HELP/DISHWASHER

St Frances Nursing and Rehab; Oberlin (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St Frances Nursing and Rehab is seeking a Cook's Helper to assist in daily kitchen operations, maintain sanitation, assist with food preparation and tray assembly in a caring, patient-centered environment. The role requires basic reading and writing skills, ability to follow oral and written instructions, and physical stamina; previous kitchen experience preferred, and compliance with health screenings.

This on-site position offers the opportunity to support dietary services and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Has the ability to work well with co-workers.
• Sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils and work area as assigned.
• Assists with food preparation as assigned.
• Assists with tray assembly and service.
• Assists in dishwashing operation as necessary.
• Prepares food in advance for the week's menu as assigned.
• Attends in-service and training programs as scheduled.
• Assists the Cook in completion of food service tasks.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Attends required staff in-services and meetings as required.
• Adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality including HIPAA regulations.
• Interacts with patients and family members and staff in a respectful manner.

Skills

Reading ability

Writing ability

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Basic literacy

Job description

COOK'S HELPER

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook's Helper performs a variety of tasks including maintenance of kitchen sanitation, food

preparation and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Previous experience preferable but not essential.

2. Physically able to carry out duties of the Cook's Helper.

3. Must ha ve a pre -e mpl oyme n t an d an an nu al T u be rc ul osi s sc r ee ni ng examination.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Has the ability to work well with co-workers.

2. Sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils and work area as assigned.

3. Assists with food preparation as assigned.

4. Assists with tray assembly and service.

5. Assists in dishwashing operation as necessary.

8. Prepares food in advance for the week's menu as assigned.

9. Attends in-service and training programs as scheduled.

10. Assists the Cook in completion of food service tasks.

11. Performs other tasks as assigned.

12. Attends required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.

13. Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including

HIPAA regulations.

14. Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental,

supportive and calm manner.

Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.

Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and

enthusiastic attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires full range of body motion including:

Standing/Walking

Bending/Stooping

Lifting/Handling/Carrying

Pushing/Pulling

Balancing

Pivoting/Turning

Crouching/Crawling/Kneeling

Reaching

Climbing

Speaking/Hearing/Seeing