Food Production Worker/Cook

Trinity Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking a Food Production Worker to prepare and serve meals for patients according to prescribed diets and state regulations. You will assist with patient care by delivering diet-appropriate foods and maintain strict infection control practices in a high-volume hospital setting.

The role requires ability to follow standardized recipes, operate kitchen equipment, and work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Healthcare food service experience preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Must be able to calculate and prepare diets from standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients according to prescribed diets.
• Assist with patient care by providing food appropriate for each diet.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow infection control protocols.
• Operate and maintain food preparation equipment.
• Provide cafeteria service in a professional manner.

Skills

Infection control

Accurate food preparation

Collaborative teamwork

Dietary knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Food preparation equipment operation

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Food Production Worker!

As a Food Production Worker at MercyOne, you will prepare and serve all meals for patients according to prescribed diets, adhering to state and federal regulations. Facilitates meal preparation using a variety of menus for patients, staff and retail operations. Responsible for assisting with patient care by providing food appropriate for each individual diet. Cleans assigned areas.

• Maintains a clean working environment adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Monitors infection control protocols.
• Accurately prepares food using standardized recipes.
• Minimizes food cost waste and spoilage.
• Demonstrates proper use, care and maintenance of all food preparation equipment ie. stoves, fryers, grills, steam ovens, toasters, food processors, grinders, and other major pieces of equipment.
• Assists with patient care by providing food appropriate to each individual's diet.
• Prepares entrees, starches, bakery items, soups, salads, vegetables, texture-modified food according to menu and projected needs. Produces high-quality products by adhering to standardized recipes, methods and seasoning specifications. Ensures food is prepared at specified times.
• Provides services in the cafeteria representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes and methods using blenders, mixers, grinder, slicers, knives, etc.
• Maintains clean equipment and work area. Follows schedules for cleaning equipment and notifies leadership of equipment operating problems. Observes infection control practices at all times.

Schedule:

• Full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)
• Varied shifts based on departmental needs
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

General Requirements:

• Practical experience in healthcare setting is desired.
• One-year of experience is preferred.
• Must be able to calculate and prepare diets accurately from standardized recipes for patients/residents and staff.
• Maintains an excellent working relationship within the department and with all of our internal and external customers.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

• High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.