Food Service Cook, Full Time, Mid Shift, weekends

Rochelle-Community-Hospital; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Rochelle Community Hospital is seeking a Cook on Duty to support patient meals and dietary needs. You will print diet lists, edit menus, and assemble patient trays, ensuring quality and timely service in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with Food Service and other departments, while maintaining safety standards and supporting the team to meet patient care schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Food service sanitation certification required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must have basic computer skills for e-mail and testing.

Responsibilities

• Print diet lists from the computer and edit patient menus.
• Prepare all hot food items and some salads/desserts.
• Supervise Food Service staff in manager's absence.
• Ensure accurate final patient tray assembly.

Skills

English literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food sanitation cert

Computer literacy

Job description

No place like it! Rochelle Community Hospital operates as an independent and stable hospital.

About Us

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstoneof the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The cook on duty performs clerical responsibilities related to patient care, including printing the diet list from the computer, editing patient menus, and preparing the patient snack list. Under limited supervision provides communications between Food Service and other patient departments. In the absence of the Food Service Manager, supervises all other Food Service personnel. Prepares all hot food items including some salads and desserts, and is responsible for the final patient tray assembly. Duties may vary to meet the requirement of the Food Service department activities.

Education

• Preferred Level: High School Diploma or GED. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Food service sanitation certification is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have general knowledge of computer use for e-mail and testing.

Experience

• Knowledge of food preparation and operations of Food Service equipment is desirable.
• A working knowledge of special and restricted diets will be helpful in assuring the proper operation of the Food Service Department.
• The ability to communicate effectively with other personnel.

Work Environment

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hazards are typical of institutional kitchens (hot cooking surfaces, sharp objects, electrical equipment, and extreme temperatures are frequently encountered).
• On occasion, lift up to 50 pounds of miscellaneous food items.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients
• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Requires a great deal of walking, standing, and bending to floor level approximately 80% of the time while on duty.
• Must be able to reach shelves at least 6 feet high, reach work areas of 4 feet wide, and work on work surfaces 3 feet high.

Annual Requirements

• Participate in annual OSHA training.
• Attend continuing education seminars as required.
• Comply with employee health requirements.

• Comply with hospital mandatory in-service training.
• Complete annual HIPPA training.
• Complete tray-passing training provided by nursing staff (AIDET).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Special Notes/Instructions

All offers are contingent upon successful passing of a post-offer substance testing, positive reference checks and background check and your ability to establish your employment eligibility in the United States. RCH is a drug, alcohol, and smoke free campus.

• Pay Based On Experience
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Shift Premiums
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire date)
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement
• Work/Life Balance
• Retention Recognition and Rewards
• Teamwork