Culinary Associate - FT

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full time position, including weekend & holiday rotation.10:30 am – 7:00 pm. 40 hours weekly.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Immediate supervisor is the cook of assigned shift for daily duties in the kitchen, cafeteria, and dish room.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares salads and desserts for patient trays and the cafeteria according to the menu, using standardized recipes, in sufficient quantities without waste, and will be of good sensory quality. Prepares for special events.

2. Completes food preparation to meet the special needs common to the hospital setting such as pediatrics, adults, geriatrics, and long-term care.

3. Works on patient tray line.

4. Works in the dish room unloading and scraping trays, loading the dish machine, or unloading the clean dishes form the machine.

5. Performs cafeteria duties which include serving food, cashier, setting-up and breaking-down service units, and cleaning.

6. Prepares between meal nourishment stock on patient floors.

7. Replenishes the nourishment stock on patient floors.

8. Assists the cook with food preparation for patients, cafeteria, and special events.

9. Cleans and organizes work area, and performs other cleaning duties as assigned.

10. Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.

11. Assists in orientation and training of new employees.

12. Interacts with cafeteria patrons, hospital staff, and patients in a polite and accommodating manner.

13. Specific duties of different dietary aide assignments: