Hospital Dietary Cook: Patient Meals & Nutrition

Guthrie; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking an active member of the dietary team to provide top-notch dietary service for patients, guests, and employees. The role involves preparing food items per recipes, ensuring quality, and maintaining a clean work area on a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Education wise, a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and while prior experience is helpful, it is not required. A basic understanding of therapeutic diets is desirable to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience preferred but not necessary.
• Basic understanding of therapeutic diets desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specified food items using standardized recipes for patient tray service and cafeteria.
• Maintains high standards of quality for all food items served.
• Dates and stores leftover food as required by department procedures.
• Performs procedures for cleaning and sanitizing food service equipment and maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Demonstrates awareness of nutrition standards.
• Demonstrates cost effective cooking by using recipes.
• Assists in dishing food and makes certain that the correct food is going to the patient for all meals.
• Utilizes appropriate resources when faced with complex food service problems.
• Must be able to work on a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
• Practices proper safety procedures when using food service equipment, chopper, slicer, ovens, knives,etc.
• Prepares necessary food items for special function meals as assigned in addition to daily duties.
• Responsible for taking phone calls while on duty while completing daily work assignments.
• Must be willing to accept non‐routine work assignments, within area of responsibility.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Guthrie is seeking an active member of the dietary team to provide top-notch dietary service for patients, guests, and employees. The role involves preparing food items per recipes, ensuring quality, and maintaining a clean work area on a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Education wise, a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and while prior experience is helpful, it is not required. A basic understanding of therapeutic diets is desirable to support patient care.