ppDescription /ppstrongJob Title /strong: Cook PRN, Varying Days, Varying Hours /ppstrongSupervised by /strong: Food and Nutrition Services Manager /ppstrongJob Summary: /strong Under the direct supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager, the cook will prepare, season and cook food for hospital patients, staff and visitors. /ppustrongDemonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: /strong /u /pulliDetermines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus. /liliDetermines amount of foods needed to meet weekly menus and submits order to Food and Nutrition Services Manager. /liliEnsures meals are ready at specified times. /liliDelivers patient’s food cart to nursing stations; Returns food cart to Food and Nutrition Services. /liliConsults with Food and Nutrition Services Manager regarding use of leftovers. /liliConsults Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary. /liliSupervises Food and Nutrition Services workers when washing, trimming or preparing food. /liliMeasures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicer, etc. /liliMakes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines. /liliCooks meat, fish and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming. /liliCarves meat, fish and fowl into individual servings according to menu combinations and patient diet orders. /liliTests foods being cooked to ensure doneness. Adjusts heat controls as necessary. /liliImproves flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasonings.



/liliObserves infection prevention and control practices at all times. /liliMaintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner. /liliPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. /liliSupports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. /liliParticipates in departmental performance improvement activities. /liliMaintains trayline in a clean, neat, and organized manner. /liliPuts clean dishes and utensils away. /liliCleans walk-in refrigerators and storage areas. /liliPerforms special cleaning duties as assigned by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager. /liliMaintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. /li /ulpustrongProfessional Requirements: /strong /u /pulliAdheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. /liliCompletes annual education requirements. /liliMaintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards. /liliMaintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. /liliReports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. /liliWears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.



/liliCompletes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. /liliAttends annual review and performs departmental in-services. /liliAttends 12 staff meetings; or reads and returns all staff meeting minutes /liliActively participates in the department’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. /liliRepresents the organization in a positive and professional manner. /liliComplies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. /liliCommunicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. /li /ulpRequirements /ppustrongRegulatory Requirements: /strong /u /pp· Preferred High school graduate or equivalent. /pp· One year experience in food preparation required, preferably in a hospital environment. /ppustrongLanguage Skills: /strong /u /pp· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. /pp· Additional languages preferred. /ppustrongOther Skills: /strong /u /pp· Basic computer knowledge. /pp· Have ability to calculate measurements in recipes to increase or decrease servings. /ppustrongPhysical Demands: /strong /u /pp· Normal hospital environment. Occasional exposure to steam and refrigerators. Normal/corrected eyesight. Hearing within normal range. Operates cash register and ice machine. Frequent standing. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Carrying, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. /ppReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Hospital Kitchen Cook: Patient Meals & Menu Prep (Piedrafita del Cebrero)
🏢 Johnson Regional Medical Center
📍 Piedrafita del Cebrero