Cook (Per Diem)
Posted
Description
DEPARTMENT: Food and Nutrition Services
SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts
POSITION SUMMARY
Prepares and cooks food for patients, residents, and staff. Cleans cooking areas. Abides by food safety protocols in preparing, storing, cooling, and cooking foods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs assigned cleaning and cooking duties
- Maintains and stocks
- Internal and external customer service
- All other duties or responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:
- Current Food Handler’s Certification or Serv Safe Certification
- BLS certification within 3 months of hire
Minimum Experience Required
- Previous culinary / cook experience for large quantity food production
Education Preferred
- Prefer a minimum of High School Graduate or GED
Experience Preferred:
- Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.
- Formal culinary training.
- Expertise with cooking skills necessary to prepare nutrition, high-quality food for regular and dietary components of therapeutic diet modifications.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations for dietary services.
- Working knowledge of HACCP.
Skills:
- Food Service / cooking experience is preferred.
- Able to understand English, both written and verbal.
- Must be able to read and follow directions for menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet restrictions.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of use and care of food service equipment.
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer