Food Service Cook, Full Time, Mid Shift, weekends

Rochelle Community Hospital; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochelle Community Hospital is seeking a Cook on Duty to support patient meals and dining services in the Food Service department. The role includes clerical duties, menu editing, and coordination with other patient care areas.

Under supervision, you will help prepare hot foods and assemble patient trays, and may supervise staff in the absence of the manager. Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, a food service sanitation certification, and basic computer/email skills, with

Qualifications

• The role prefers a High School Diploma or GED.
• A food service sanitation certification is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have basic computer skills for e-mail and testing.

Responsibilities

• Print the diet list from the computer and edit patient menus.
• Prepare the patient snack list and final tray assemblies.
• Provide communications between Food Service and other patient departments.
• Supervise Food Service personnel in the absence of the Food Service Manager.
• Prepare hot food items including salads and desserts.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food service sanitation certification

English language literacy

Basic computer use (email)

Job description

About Us

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of 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.

No sponsorships available.

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 effective ly 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).