Nutritional Services Assistant - Cook (Full-Time -Townsend, MT)

Billings Clinic; Montana; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Nutritional Services Assistant - Cook in Townsend, MT to support patient and staff meals. You will prepare foods according to therapeutic menus, follow recipes, and ensure proper food safety and sanitation standards.

You will rotate inventory, assist with plate service, and work with the Registered Dietician to coordinate nutrition services. Previous experience is not required; on-the-job training is provided, and starting wages are DOE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Willing to train.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food involving rinsing, chopping, and cooking of fruits, vegetables, and meats for patient and employee menus.
• Follows established menus, recipes and substitutions for therapeutic diet orders.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Records temperatures for walk-in cooler/freezer and other storage areas.
• Maintains sanitation policies and infection control guidelines.
• Delivers patient trays and supports cafeteria dining and cashiering.

Education

High School or GED

Job description

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Nutritional Services Assistant - Cook (Full-Time -Townsend, MT)

Billings Clinic (BILLINGS CLINIC BROADWATER)

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Shift: Varies
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE:$17.00 - $21.25

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Responsible for cooperating and supporting each other’s work responsibilities through the shift.
• Prepares food involving rinsing, chopping, and cooking of fruits, vegetables, and meats for patient and employee menus.
• Follows established menus, recipes and menu substitutions for therapeutic diet orders.
• Operates all the equipment in the kitchen safely and efficiently.
• Records temperatures on log for walk-in cooler/freezer, and other refrigerators.
• Records at proper time increments and temperature recording of all potentially hazardous hot or cold foods.
• Adheres to food safety and sanitation policies/regulations.
• Deliver patient trays and plate services for meals and snack services.
• Coordinates cafeteria retail services including customer service, plating meals and cashiering.
• Participates in recording food inventory of commonly used items on the menu. Coordinates needs with Registered Dietician.
• Performs annual inventory of supplies with nutrition services team.
• Performs stocking and appropriate rotation methods of food inventory and received in dry, cold, and freezer storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment & dishware used in meal preparation in accordance with established infection control guidelines.
• Keeps working area sanitary and organized. Follows daily cleaning schedules and any extra requirements as instructed by the Registered Dietician or other member of the leadership team.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships between other nutrition services staff and nursing staff.
• Respect patients and their rights in a confidential and courteous manner. Interact cooperatively with co-workers and extra-departmental personnel to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Be responsible for personal work and in-service attendance, time and attendance, reading policies and procedures, MSDS, Safety and Sanitation, and Fire Safety Manuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School or GED

Experience

• Willing to Train

Certifications and Licenses

• Serv-Safe Certification preferred

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.