Cook/Food Service Worker, Part-Time

Job Overview

TITLE: Cook / Food Service Worker

DEPARTMENT: Dietary

POSITION STATUS/HOURS: Part-time position (64 hours/pay period). Cook shifts are 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Food Service Worker shifts are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other Holiday. Benefit eligible!

JOB SUMMARY:

•    Cook and prepare high quality meals for patients, employees, guests, physicians, meal site participants, and for catering functions both inside and outside of the hospital

•    Prepare menus/meal trays for a variety of therapeutic diets and for an age-specific population

•    Follow standardized recipes and accommodate mechanically altered diets

•    Assist with tray assembly and tray/cart delivery to patients’ rooms

•    Follow safety and sanitation techniques in all food service/preparation areas

•    Clean equipment/dishes according to recommended sanitation guidelines

•    Provide flexibility with scheduling and ability to work in fast-paced environment

•    Alters menus to meet calorie requirements, special diet orders, ethnic and/or food preferences.

•    Keeps patient cardex up-to-date with diet orders, food preferences, etc.

•    Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must have a high school diploma. Certified or willing to become a Certified . Food Protection Professional. Previous experience with food preparation or cooking in a professional setting required. Hospital or catering experience a plus! Must hold valid Driver’s License to deliver food to meal sites as needed. Should be enthusiastic, organized, dependable and neat; as well as willing to work with others in a cooperative spirit.  Must follow safety & sanitation – clean as you go techniques.  Must be able to deliver and pick up trays.  Must be able to transfer 45 pounds and stand and/or walk up to 90% or more of the shift.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidate offered employment will complete criminal background check, health requirements (including urine drug screen), and credit check as condition of employment.

External applicants: Apply on-line at www.grantregional.com and attach an updated resume. Interviews will begin as applications are received.