Cook (PRN)

Pender Community Hospital District; Pender (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement

Group Incentive Plan (GIP)

Job summary

Pender Community Hospital District is seeking a PRN Cook to prepare, serve and dispose of foods for patients, staff and visitors. You will follow menu orders, assist with meal setup and ensure safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.

Hours are PRN, as needed. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; CPR certification required; valid driver’s license; familiarity with dietary restrictions is helpful. This role supports a caring hospital team and patient nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; dietary experience preferred.
• CPR certification required; valid driver’s license may be preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow menus and dietary orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and employee meals in accordance with menus and special diets.
• Follows safety and sanitation procedures and maintains a clean kitchen area.
• Assists nursing staff by preparing patient snacks as requested.
• Maintains sanitation procedures including dishwashing and equipment cleanliness.
• Ensures sanitary practices are followed by all kitchen staff.
• Washes dishes and maintains kitchen cleanliness; monitors dishwasher temperatures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Food service

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

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Cook (PRN)

• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing, serving and disposingof foods for organization patients, staff and visitors. Preparessimple and routine food dishes and performs a variety of tasks inpreparation, cooking and cleanup.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Prepares patient and employee meals in accordance with menus andspecial diets ordered by the physician and/or set up by theconsulting dietitian.
• Follows the basic principles of safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assists the nursing staff in preparing patient snacks as requested.
• Follows the basic principles of safety and sanitation proceduresincluding clean up, loading and unloading dishwasher, clean andinspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas.
• Assures employees are following sanitary procedures/certifications.
• Assist with cleaning the kitchen and maintaining a sanitary workarea. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work area.
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots/pans using properprocedures. Monitors dishwasher temps, loads and unloads dishwasher.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours:PRN, As Needed

Experience and Skills

Education, Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent prior experience in dietary preferred

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid CPR for transporting residents

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. The requirements listed beloware representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide
• Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates tobasic documentation and information
• Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and Internet
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to problem solve
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectivelywith customers and all members of the team

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and softwareapplications relevant to work functions
• 403(b) Retirement
• Group Incentive Plan (GIP):The hospital setsfacility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on howmany of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year thatdetermines the amount of bonus employees receive.

This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - ProtectedVeterans and Individuals with Disabilities.