Dietary Aide/Cook

Windom Area Health; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Job summary

Windom Area Health is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for patients, cafeteria patrons, staff, and catered events. You will contribute to a safe, high-quality food service environment by following HACCP guidelines and established standards. Training is provided as needed.

The role includes rotating am/pm shifts and weekend/holiday coverage, with benefits eligibility and a focus on teamwork and exceptional service to patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or desirable; on-the-job training provided.
• Experience in food preparation and service desirable.
• ServSafe certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides meals to patients at assigned times and on demand to meet nutritional needs.
• Cooks and prepares food to fulfill the weekly menu with variety of options.
• Serves food to cafeteria customers and at events, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
• Adheres to HACCP and Food Code regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Quality control

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Cooks, prepare and provide the highest quality and safest food possible to patients, cafeteria clientele, staff and catered events. Preforms a variety of duties concerning the sanitation and safety of the Nutrition Services Department in accordance with established food service standards and practices.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• Provides meals to patients at assigned times and/or on demand to provide appropriate nutrition during their stay.
• Cooks and prepares food items to fulfill the weekly menu and provide a variety of nutritional options for customers.
• Serves food to customers coming through the cafeteria and at special events, to provide a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
• Complies with HACCP and Food Code regulations.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED desirable. On-the-job training will be provided; however, previous experience in food preparation and service is highly desirable. Training given in preparation of special foods.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS (License, certification, registration)

ServSafe certification desirable

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with the other Nutrition Service employees and others in the facility. This would include supporting a positive, respectful culture; treating others in a friendly manner; and providing exceptional customer service. Willingly gives assistance to fellow workers who need help, including exchanging work shifts to help coworkers meet their needs, when possible.
• Knowledge of and skill in maintaining applicable quality control standards.
• Ability to be flexible and accommodating in order to adapt to changing schedules, patient needs, and department workload.
• Relates to patients and visitors with consideration, patience, consideration and treating them with consideration, respect and assisting them as needed to feel welcome.

• Position includes rotating am/pm shifts as well as rotating weekend and holidays. Benefit eligible!