Cook (Full-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Food and Nutrition Services

SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts

POSITION SUMMARYPrepares and cooks food for patients, residents, and staff. Cleans cooking areas. Abides by food safety protocols in preparing, storing, cooling, and cooking foods.ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs assigned cleaning and cooking duties
• Maintains and stocks
• Internal and external customer service
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• Must maintain a current Food Handler’s Certification or Serv Safe Certification.
• Maintains a current BLS certification. (required within 3 months of hire)

Minimum Experience Required

Education Preferred

Experience Preferred:

• Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.
• Formal culinary training.
• Expertise with cooking skills necessary to prepare nutrition, high-quality food for regular and dietary components of therapeutic diet modifications.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations for dietary services.
• Working knowledge of HACCP.

Skills:

• Food Service / cooking experience is preferred.
• Able to understand English, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to read and follow directions for menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet restrictions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of use and care of food service equipment.

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District

Is An

Equal Opportunity Employer