Cook-Food Service

Job Overview

Overview

Responsible for preparation and cooking of food items for hospital patients, associates and visitors. Responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work station and uses recipes and performs daily completion of production records to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

Responsibilities

Cooking and Food Preparation

• Cooks/prepares all foods according to standardized recipes, paying close attention to details such as pan sizes, cut sizes, times and temperatures.
• Safely uses and cleans cooking/prep equipment such as knives, meat slicers, ovens, steamers, flat-top griddles, microwaves, and gas ranges.
• Ensures quality by controlling the taste, temperature, and appearance of all foods.

Sanitation and Food Safety

• Uses proper hand washing techniques in conjunction with proper disposable glove usage and clean utensils to avoid contamination of foods.
• Maintains a cleaned and sanitized work station throughout the shift and completes the required daily/weekly cleaning tasks.

Completion of Temperature Logs and Production Sheets

• Records accurate temperatures of all food and refrigeration units as required and takes the proper corrective actions when temperature variances occur.
• Uses food production worksheets to maintain adequate food par levels and reduce food waste.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications