This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,
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Temporary Position!
Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the cook assists in
preparation and presentation of food for patients, employees, visitors,
and special functions. Assists in the overall sanitation of kitchen
equipment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors according to
guidelines and instructions of Dietary Manager.
- Schedules daily food preparations.
- Assists in checking various perishable and nonperishable food
orders.
- Responsible for the cleaning of trays, utensils and other
kitchen/dietary supplies and equipment properly uses equipment.
Reports the needs for repairs as needed.
- Supervise and assist in the preparation of the patient trays.
- Follows established guidelines for quality food production.
Coordinates standards of quality food handling with proper
sanitation standards.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within
the field of dietary and meal preparation according to standards and
policies.
- Stocks supplies safely using appropriate lifting and handling.
- Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne
pathogens.
- Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at
all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
- Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in
writing and on telephone.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Idaho Food Handlers Card or must obtain within 90 days of
hire.
- One year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution or
restaurant preferred.
- One year of directly related customer service experience preferred.
- Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast paced
environment.
