Cook - Food and Nutrition Services (PRN)

Food Service CookThe Food Service Cook performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the preparation and service of nutritious food to patients, staff and visitors.

Variable Days8 Hour Shifts

Weekend Differential Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: Performs routine duties related to preparation and serving of food. Must become knowledgeable on how to use special diet manual for patient menus. Assist in supervising dietary functions and personnel in the absence of the kitchen manager. Prepares food for cooking by washing, peeling, shredding, slicing and mixing of various food items. Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, texture, temperature and appearance of food are preserved. Operates dishwasher or assists with washing/sterilizing dishes, glassware, silverware, utensils, pots pans, etc. Serves food in cafeteria for visitors and staff following dietary sanitary and safety guidelines. Plate meals on patient tray assembly line following menu directives for determining food items for each tray. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Performs telephone, clerical, stocking and inventory duties as assigned. Maintain confidentiality of all work ability to function successfully in a team-oriented environment. Other duties as assigned.