Cook Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem - Granite County Medical Center : Job Details

Granite County Medical Center is looking to add a new team member to our dietary staff.SUMMARY OF JOB: This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Dietary Manager, KitchenPRIMARY DUTIES:* Performs a variety of general duties including preparation, cooking, simple calculations, delivering and recording of food products.* Ability to keep up with work flow, possesses dexterity needed in preparation/cooking procedures, and has good communication with the elderly and family.* Employee must be able to visit with residents in absence of Dietary Manager to determine food tolerance and acceptance. .* Assist and prepare foods in a palatable and appetizing manner, set tables and serve meals to residents.* Employee must possess initiative and judgment involving setting up meals, making suitable substitutions where necessary, and follow standard recipes and approved menus.* Prepare and restock nutritional cart for the HS snack. Prepare additional nutritional foods and ensure next shift items are removed from freezer.* Reading and following diet orders for Doctors, FNP, PA, and Nurses and to use simple mathematics for figuring quantities and altering recipes* Operate, judge performance of, and care for equipment in proper manner. Monitor and record temperatures of foods, freezers, refrigerators, and walk- in cooler to ensure proper temperature and clean work area and per cleaning schedule.* Other assigned duties.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Employment screening includes drug testing and background investigationEducation: NoneKnowledge: Commercial cooking and be able to operate all types of kitchen equipmentSkills/Competencies:* Ability to read, speak, write, and follow oral and written directions.** Perform simple mathematics and possess exceptional customer service skills.** Work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment.** Exhibit neatness in person and work habits** Some course work in various methods of food preparation and hygiene, purchasing and estimating requirements, management of kitchen and storage rooms.JOB CONDITIONS:Working Conditions: Work in clean, well-lighted and ventilated kitchen; atmosphere usually warm and humid with possible hazards of burns, cuts, and fallsPhysical Demand: Kitchen environment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching. Must work in constant changes of temperatures with possible hazards of burns, cuts or falls.