Cook - Vernal, PRN

Ultipro; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a part-time on-site Dietary Worker to support hospital food service under the supervision of the CDM. You will prepare meals, ensure proper portions and temperatures, and contribute to safe, clean kitchen and serving areas.

The role requires adherence to HAACP guidelines, strong attendance, professional appearance, and teamwork with physicians, administration, and staff.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and conduct maintained.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears ID badge and appropriate clothing.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for hospital patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains clean work areas and supports cafe dining area responsibilities.
• Operates dishwashing and food storage procedures using FIFO method.
• Stocks stations and assists with in-house catering as needed.
• Documents temperatures and follows HAACP guidelines for food safety.

Job description

• On-site
• Support Staff
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: COOKV002236

Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the dietary worker will prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients, staff, and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
• Maintains clean, neat areas, including walk-ins, back of house kitchen, and front of house serving areas (wiping down, sweeping, mopping, etc).
• Backs up Housekeeping in the cafe dining area by clearing tables and wiping surfaces as needed
• Utilizes proper dishwashing process (dishwasher, or by hand) to clean trays and kitchen items.
• Puts away clean items in designated areas.
• Disposes of grease in proper manner.
• Disposes of cardboard utilizing the campus cardboard compactor.
• Disposes of trash utilizing the campus trash compactor.
• Organization:
• Unloads freight to designated areas in a timely manner.
• Properly stores all food and non-food items in designated areas.
• Cooking / Consistency:
• Prepares meals according to specified recipes.
• Tests food for flavor, doneness, temperature, and adjusts as needed prior to serving.
• Ensures meals are palatable, with acceptable presentation.
• Replenishes food, drink, and non-food items as needed, using first in first-out method.
• Tracks inventory needs per station, per shift.
• Begins meal prep at the appropriate time to ensure that the meal is ready at the specified time
• Properly stocks station to be service-ready.
• Service:
• Serves hot and cold food on serving lines to staff and guests.
• Serves bedside meals in accordance with dietary orders.
• Assist Chef as needed with in-house catering service.
• Provides service at the point-of-sale cashier stations; counts till.
• Provides unreasonable hospitality.
• Safety:
• Follows safety guidelines to avoid potential injuries
• Follows HAACP guidelines when storing, washing, trimming, or preparing food.
• Records food and equipment temperatures as required for the position or assignment.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Follows guidelines to avoid work injury, such as proper lifting and handling of sharp objects.
• Consults with the Dietitian or CDM on modified patient diets as necessary.
• Monitors pre-made items to ensure safety and quality (checking warmer times, etc).
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are always professional.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians,administration, and staff.
• Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices

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