Cook/ Food Service Worker

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years food preparation experience, preferably in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record and Food Purveyor Software preferred
• Food prep experience including main dishes, side dishes, salads, desserts, and special function foods required
• Experience with standard kitchen equipment including steamers, steam table, robot coupe, ovens, dish machines, slicers, etc. required

Work Hours

• We are seeking a part-time (16 hours/week) Cook/ Food Service Worker to work two shifts a week. One as a Cook (6:45am- 3:15pm) and one as a Food Service Worker (5:30am- 2:00pm)

Job Summary

Cook- Prepares food for the residents, patients, guests and employees.  Oversees other food service workers and prepares appropriate food (therapeutic and texture modified) for each patient or resident.  Responsible to open the department and/or close the department in the absence of the Lead Cook and follows appropriate sanitation and safety procedures.

Food Service Worker- Portions food and fluids for the patients, cafeteria guests, vending machine patrons, and special function guests.  Serves patients in the patient room. Prepares a variety of food items for the vending machines. Cleans and sanitizes dishes, service areas, pots/pans and floors daily. Provides the appropriate food (therapeutic and texture modified) for each patient on the meal tray.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-0998
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015