Per Diem Hospital Cook: Quick, Quality Patient Meals

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL is seeking a per diem Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients and guests. The role requires on-demand cooking, adherence to recipes, and timely service within 45 minutes of orders.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary conditions, following HACCP guidelines, stocking and assisting on the patient service line, with pay starting at $16.94 per hour and based on experience.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire (Sarah Bush Lincoln)
• Required: Food Handlers within 30 days of hire
• Must be 18 years or older

Responsibilities

• Ensures optimal compliance with all rules, regulations, and standards set forth by regulatory agencies.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment including equipment.
• Follows HACCP guidelines.
• Ensures the production of optimal quality foods prepared and served to enhance customer service for patients, employees, and guest of the Health Center.
• Functions as part of a team that insures delivery of food to patients within 45 minutes of the order being placed.
• Maintains optimal service standards in accordance with portion control charts in order to comply with the patient’s nutritional needs as directed by the Registered Dietitian(s).
• Plans food preparation schedules to ensure timely service and optimal quality to patients, staff and guest of the Health System.
• Prepares all foods and baked goods on demand specified by the menu and standardized recipes adjusting quantities as necessary.
• Prepares and serves "on demand" food items needed for Room Service meals served to hospital patients and guests.
• Purchases and receives all foodstuffs and supplies in accordance with established guidelines.
• Stocks area according to par levels.
• Works all positions on the patient service line as directed, insuring that all hot & cold meals are correct as ordered, rotating into a one person line, works both sides as necessary during slack times and performing all necessary prep work.

Education

Food Handlers Certificate (within 30 days of hire)

Job description

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL is seeking a per diem Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients and guests. The role requires on-demand cooking, adherence to recipes, and timely service within 45 minutes of orders.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary conditions, following HACCP guidelines, stocking and assisting on the patient service line, with pay starting at $16.94 per hour and based on experience.