Reno
Job Description DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Cook is responsible for preparation and cooking a variety of foods, including special diets. Work involves cooking within recipe and menu requirements and under the supervision of the Director of Food Services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepares and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served., • Cooks foods to ensure proper cooking temperatures for foods., • Knowledge of medically necessary textures for patients., • Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation., • Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals., • Knowledge of Nevada Food Health code requirements., • Monitors activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals., • Bakes breads, rolls and other pastries., • Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry., • Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures., • Adheres to all appropriate sanitation and safety., • Understands and provides required substitutions or modifications in meals for patients whose special needs restrict their diets., • Helps with tracking meal counts for monthly report., • Takes inventory of supplies and equipment., • Assist in training new employees., • Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment., • Monitors all equipment temperature., • Monitors all hot and cold food temperatures., • Logs all food holding temperatures and serving temperatures., • Monitors production levels to minimize waste without compromising proper food service levels., • Monitors three compartment sink temperatures as well as dishwasher temperatures., • Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards. Education/Licensure: • Two years’ cooking experience in a Healthcare environment required., • Prior experience in hospital food service preferred., • Valid Nevada Food Handler Certification., • Valid Serve Safe Certification preferred., • CPI obtained within 60 days of hire Knowledge and Experience: • Demonstrates sound leadership skills, • Knowledgeable on state and local code requirements for food service establishments., • Ability to prepare food combinations that add interest, contrast, and variety to a menu., • Knowledge of appropriate safe food-handling techniques. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to lead others., • Ability to coordinate,, • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change, • Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills., • Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times., • Sensitivity and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds., • Proficiency with all cooking equipment, • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately., • Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following: • Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time., • Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects., • May use hazardous chemicals., • Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips., • Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly., • Hearing within normal hearing ranges., • Lift up to 50 pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently., • Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction. We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment: • Competitive rates, • Flexible schedules, • Tuition reimbursement, • Comprehensive package of benefits to include:, • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance, • 401k, • Generous paid time off, • Short Term and Long Term Disability