Inpatient Hospital Cook - PRN

Spring Mountain Treatment Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Mountain Treatment Center in Las Vegas is seeking a PRN Dietary Cook to support inpatient meals under the supervision of the Manager of Dietary Services. You will prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with menus, diet specifications and sanitary practices.

You will maintain a clean cooking area, assist on the line, and present meals courteously. The role requires hands-on cooking in a psychiatric/patient care environment and adherence to scheduled

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Food Handler's Card.
• Minimum two years’ experience in the kitchen, in a psychiatric/patient care setting preferred.
• Must consistently maintain a safe and clean working environment, following Spring Mountain and the State Of Nevada Policy and Procedures.
• Ability to assess food and supply items relative to daily scheduled menus, as well as, for special events and/or activities.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
• Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check) and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared.
• Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with supervisor and/or dietitian to ensure that food will be ready at specified times. Confers with dietitian/supervisor regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Prepares or supervises washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items for each meal.
• Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat and orderly manner.
• Provides assistance on the line such as tray set-up, salad preparation, etc.
• Serves meals in pleasant manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spring Mountain Treatment Center in Las Vegas is seeking a PRN Dietary Cook to support inpatient meals under the supervision of the Manager of Dietary Services. You will prepare, season, and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with menus, diet specifications and sanitary practices.

You will maintain a clean cooking area, assist on the line, and present meals courteously. The role requires hands-on cooking in a psychiatric/patient care environment and adherence to scheduled