Full-time Cook, 11am-7pm, Sign on bonus!

Grace Cottage Hospital; Townshend (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend, Vermont is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation and kitchen management. This role requires compliance with food safety standards and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and at least one year of food service experience, with a focus on maintaining quality control and collaborating with dietary staff. ServSafe certification is preferred but not mandatory. Join a committed team dedicated to providing quality nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year work experience in the food service field.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to get certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and manage food production needs.
• Ensure kitchen safety and sanitation.
• Collaborate with Nutrition Services manager and dietitians.

Skills

Food Safety

Following standardized recipes

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing food and managing food production needs. They ensure kitchen safety and sanitation, maintain quality control, and comply with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets. They collaborate with the Nutrition Services manager, dietitians, support staff, and other departments as required. The position requires flexibility to work between 6:00 am and 7:30 pm, with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum of one-year work experience in the food service field. Experience in Food Safety desired. ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training or willingness to get certified in a food safety program.

Other Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age and be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to follow standardized recipes.

Essential Functions Of The Position

• Responsible and accountable for their actions and judgments
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining quality standards of practice.
• Responsible for organizing and preparing food production needs for patients, staff and functions.
• Promotes and responsible for cost containment through appropriate use of physical and material resources.
• Responsible for reviewing menus for compliance with therapeutic diets and ensuring that all foods meet standards of practices and guidelines.
• Review and agree to abide by Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Compliance Program
• Interacts and shares information with others in an accurate and positive manner.
• Promotes cohesive work environment through sensitivity and constructive criticism
• Confers frequently with Director of Dietary and support staff
• Serves as a role model with a positive attitude
• Evaluates own performance, including annual competency review. Maintains professional/technical competency and demonstrates this within their job performance
• Participates in monthly staff meetings/in-services and other committees as appropriate
• Ability to work without immediate supervision
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.