Cook - Nutrition Services - PRN

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Under direct supervision of the Production Manager, the cook functions as part of the Food Production Team to produce consistently high quality food for patients, personnel, and visitors. Provides services for all age groups, infant to elderly.

Customers include: employees, vendors, patients, visitors, volunteers, and physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows menus and production guides for type and quantity of items to be prepared for all service points. Utilizes principles for batch cooking. Records actual number of servings prepared. Prepares and serves all food items according to therapeutic diets, standardized recipes, menus and service guidelines including quality and appearance. Assembles meal trays to patient care units, including late trays, room service meal trays, and nourishments for general and therapeutic diets on an as needed basis. Follows HACCP techniques and other food safety guidelines in preparation, storage, handling, and holding of all food items including leftovers. Covers, dates, and labels all food items in storage. Rotates food products and other items on a first-in, first-out basis. Maintains quality monitor records related to food and equipment to ensure food safety. Completes restocking of work area to include supplies, condiments, silverware and dishware as needed according to departmental procedure. Demonstrates ability to operate and maintain all equipment in work unit according to skills checklist and/or operating manual. Checks equipment to ensure proper operation and reports any problems to supervisor or maintenance by completing a work order. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work areas according to department checklists. Demonstrates effective communication skills by respectfully sharing necessary information to customers, co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner. Provides assistance to customers and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative manner. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organizations Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Assists with catered functions as needed. Supports efficient use of department resources. Attends department and unit meetings, in-services and training sessions, and huddles. Participates in effective training and orientation of co-workers.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.