COOK - CLARA BARTON MEDICAL CENTER : Job Details

DescriptionProvides food service to patients, family members, public, and employees under sanitary conditions. Provides assistance in all dietary functions, as directed, and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare menus using appropriate food items

Ability to work different shifts as needed

Check food temperatures to assure acceptable and safe hot/cold foods

Follow patient menus accurately in the patient's tray makeup line

Responsible for preparing late trays as needed either for patients, doctors, medical students and/or staff

Responsible for making snacks for special meetings and events.

Clean work areas, equipment, walls, cabinets, storage areas, and other areas assigned in accordance with established cleaning schedules

Responsible for washing dishes, cookware(pots/pans), flatware, and trays, using approved procedures

Responsible for answering the telephone as needed

Deliver snacks and beverages to the surgical waiting area and the physician's lounge; deliver patient trays to PACU as needed

Assist in unloading groceries and restocking in appropriate locations

Responsible for food items from walk-in freezer to walk-in-refrigerator; checks for outdated food items and disposes of outdated items, as procedures require

Assist co-workers, as needed

Perform dietary aide responsibilities as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in English both oral and written

Must be able to work independently and multi-task as needed

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset

Must be able to use tools and equipment required

Some basic computer skills preferred

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum of six months prior experience in a food service department preferred

Certificate of Food Safety (Serve Safe) preferred, and/or must be willing to attend as needed