Cook PRN

Cook PRN

Cook PRN

Hillsboro, IL Assisted Living

Job Type

Part-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assisted Living Cook works independently in a role with a wide variety of tasks and operations to order, supply, prepare, cook, and serve food. Kledge of customer service requirements and ability to perform at high customer service levels on a consistent basis. Able to create menus and recipes and cook and assist serve staff in food preparation, serving and clean-up. Assists with the ordering of food and non-food items to provide adequate supply while staying with assigned budget. Scheduled will include evenings and weekends, but days and times could vary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.

Prepares appealing and palatable hot and cold food items for residents and guests according to standardized recipes.

Maintains strict sanitation standards and temperature controls during all phases of the food preparation, recording food temperatures as required.

Reviews daily menus and plans day's production to meet timely preparation, arranging for necessary substitutes 24 hours in advance.

Utilizes cost control methods to effectively produce food with minimal waste.

Provides meal service within allotted times.

Washes dishes, including utensils and equipment, takes out trash, and mop floors.

Assists in the ordering of food and non-food items to provide adequate supply while staying with assigned budget.

Assurepliance with local, state, and federal health regulations.

Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area per daily and weekly schedule.

Maintains an orderly condition of assigned work area.

Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and physical related information

Is kledgeable of general hospital and department specific policies and procedures.

Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes assigned daily duties.

Willingly accepts reassignment to other duties if necessary.

Follows expected work practices.

Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.

Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.

Wellanized, accepts assignments willingly and aplishes them quickly.

Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.

s with not specifically assigned duties.

Works steadily and always keeps busy.

Maintain kledge and skills necessary tomunicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Adult and Geriatric

Ability to work well with a diverse work team.

Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.

Ability to concentrate.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Good mental health and emotional maturity

Good personal grooming and hygiene

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by Hillsboro Health.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Must be able to read, write andmunicate in English.

Graduation from high school is preferred.

Must have the ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Must be able to make simple calculations.

Kledge of food preparation and sanitation process required.

Kledge of industrial kitchen equipment required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Illinois Food Protection Manager Certificate or willing to obtain.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking

Required to climb, balance, stoop and kneel.

Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, and pushing and feeling.

Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential exposure to chemicals andmunicable diseases

Could be subject to mechanical hazards.

Requires working in hot and cold temperatures.

The noise level is moderate to noisy.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health's Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related topliance and ks to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should t be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

PRN BENEFITS

Paid time off, 401(k) Plan, and Community Benefit Hours

Salary Description

$16.50 - $20.00 per hour