Nutrition Services Cook - F/T

Clay County Hospital Inc.; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (IMRF)

Life insurance

Gym reimbursement

Paid time off

Bereavement pay

School visitation leave

Sick pay

FMLA

Extended illness pay

Job summary

Clay County Hospital Inc. is seeking a full-time dietary worker for the second shift (evenings) in Flora, IL. You will prepare patient meals according to physician orders and assist in cafeteria service while maintaining a sanitary, efficient kitchen environment.

The role requires knowledge of food sanitation and production, plus strong customer service. Certifications such as Food Protection Manager and Food Handler will be prioritized and must be obtained within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Certified Food Protection Manager certificate preferred; if not obtained, must obtain within 2 months of hire.
• Must obtain a Food Handler's certificate within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient meals according to physician-ordered diets.
• Prepare items for cafeteria service.
• Serve lunch to cafeteria customers.
• Complete weekly cleaning assignments.
• Wash dishes.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food sanitation

Food production

Customer service

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Food Protection Manager

Food handler's certificate

Job description

The person in this role is responsible for preparing patient meals according to physician ordered diets, preparing items for cafeteria service, serving lunch to cafeteria customers, completes weekly cleaning assignments, following federal food codes, washing dishes, maintaining a clean and sanity work environment and other duties as assigned.

Skills needed include knowledge of food sanitation, food production, and good customer service skills. Knowledge of therapeutic diets is beneficial. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs., stand for long periods of time plus frequent kneeling and bending.

Education: A High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Certified food protection manager certificate is preferred, but if not already obtained prior to hire, then must be obtained within 2 months of hire. Must also obtain food handler's certificate within 2 weeks of hire.

Role is full-time, 40 hours a week, second shift (evenings) with varying days and times and pay begins at $17.73 and increases with experience.

Clay County Hospital provides a full benefit package including (but not limited to) the following:

• Full medical, dental and vision insurance
• IMRF Retirement pension plan
• life insurance
• gym reimbursement
• paid time off
• bereavement pay
• school visitation leave
• sick pay
• FMLA
• extended illness pay and more!!