Hospital Kitchen Cook — Patient Meals & Diet Compliance

Avem Health Partners; Stroud (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Avem Health Partners in Stroud, OK seeks an experienced hospital cook to prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors under supervision of the Dietary Manager. You will follow planned menus and ensure meals meet schedules and dietary guidelines.

The role requires attention to food safety, ability to work with a team, and capacity to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. A High school diploma and a Food Handlers License are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
• Determines amount of foods needed to meet weekly menus.
• Ensures meals are ready at specified times.
• Consults Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
• Cook meat, fish and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
• Carves meat, fish and fowl into individual servings according to menu combinations and patient diet orders.
• Test foods being cooked to ensure doneness. Adjusts heat controls as necessary.
• Improves flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasonings.
• Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Additional duties as requested.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Food Handlers License

Job description

Avem Health Partners in Stroud, OK seeks an experienced hospital cook to prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors under supervision of the Dietary Manager. You will follow planned menus and ensure meals meet schedules and dietary guidelines.

The role requires attention to food safety, ability to work with a team, and capacity to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. A High school diploma and a Food Handlers License are preferred.