• Cook (PRN)

    Pender Community Hospital District (Pender, NE)


    Job Descriptions:

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing, serving and disposing of foods for organization patients, staff and visitors. Prepares simple and routine food dishes and performs a variety of tasks in preparation, cooking and cleanup.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

    + Prepares patient and employee meals in accordance with menus and special diets ordered by the physician and/or set up by the consulting dietitian.

    + Follows the basic principles of safety and sanitation procedures.

    + Assists the nursing staff in preparing patient snacks as requested.

    + Follows the basic principles of safety and sanitation procedures including clean up, loading and unloading dishwasher, clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas.

    + Assures employees are following sanitary procedures/certifications.

    + Assist with cleaning the kitchen and maintaining a sanitary work area. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work area.

    + Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots/pans using proper procedures. Monitors dishwasher temps, loads and unloads dishwasher.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

    + Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

     

    Hours: Minimum 8-16 hours/week, 5am-1:30pm, 8am-4pm, or 4:00pm-7pm, Monday-Friday, rotating weekends

    Required Experience:

    Education, Experience:

    + High School diploma or equivalent Prior experience in dietary preferred.

    Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

    + Valid driver’s license.

    + Valid CPR for transporting residents.

    ESSENTIAL STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

    + Customer Service: We know that we make a difference in the lives we touch. We deliver service in a manner that reflects compassion, empathy and caring. We expect employees to demonstrate excellent service in all that we do.

    + Effective Communication: The purpose of communication is to provide clear, accurate information and to achieve mutual understanding by active listening and having open and respectful dialogue.

    + Compliance: Obeys, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of our operations and requirements.

    + Commitment to Co-Workers/Teamwork: Regardless of our department or status, we are all linked together as teammates to serve our patrons and our community. We will demonstrate our commitment to co-workers by doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.

    + Accountability: We believe in taking pride in what we do. We are responsible for the outcomes of our efforts. We recognize our work as a reflection of who we are as people and as professionals, both demonstrating a commitment to our entities and our community.

     

    Keyword: Cook / Dishwasher (PRN)

     

    From: Pender Community Hospital District