Cook

Gundersen Health SystemFriendship, WI

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Job Description

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Job Description

Position Title:

Cook

Last Reviewed:

05/12/2021

Salary Class:

Non-Exempt

Department:

Nutrition Services

Position Code:

4730

Reports To:

Supervisor, Dietary

BASIC FUNCTION

Organize, prepare and deliver food according to the nutrition needs of Gundersen Moundview patients, employees, and guests while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and safety. Provide prompt and courteous customer service.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in formal and informal on-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, requisitioning and storing of food and supplies, therapeutic diets, electronic health records and basic computer skills. Follows standardized recipes and accurately portions according to daily census and production sheet. Follows the facility diet manual and uses resources to make decisions pertaining to menu substitutions and interpretation of diets ordered. Processes patient meal orders as well as assembly and delivery of meal trays for patients. Provides patients and family members with patient education material on basic diet teachings in absence of CDM. Receives and records diet order changes. Cleans department; including but not limited to countertops, equipment, dishes, pots and pans, walls, shelving and floors in accordance to sanitation and safety standards. Maintains, monitors and records proper food and equipment temperatures. Labels, dates and stores food in a safe manner. Operates and maintains a variety of standard kitchen equipment; reports faulty equipment as necessary. Provides orientation training of employees as cooks. Performs cash transactions. Uses a calculator. Uses calibrated thermometers. Opening and/or closing of the department. Responsible for immediate service of food through the cafeteria window to employees and guests. Ensures compliance with state, local and regulatory agencies as it relates to food. Follows department and hospital policies, plans and SOPs. Provides customer service to internal/external customers by telephone, email and in person. Work may involve problem solving, answering questions and addressing other needs. Views, documents or prints from electronic health records taking part in patient care needs. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SCOPE OF THE JOB

Age Specific Population Served:

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

Infant (less than 1 year)

OSHA Category

Category I- All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Learning:

Required

High School or equivalent

Work Experience:

Required

No experience required

Desired

No experience required

Skills and Knowledge:

Required

Reasoning/Decision Making

Must be flexible

Must be professional, honest and have personal integrity

Must be self-directed

Must be decisive

Must participate in and support professional organizations

Appreciates people whose values, goals, and cultures are different from your own

Develops additional knowledge by attending workshops and seminars

Communication

Communicates with ease on a professional level

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Leadership

Establishes priorities in accordance with organizational strategic plans and management objectives while meeting deadlines

Works independently: self-disciplined

Use effective time management

Plan, organize, execute assignments to meet deadlines

Problem solve - evaluate, analyze, negotiate and recommend alternatives

legal and regulatory standards

General- All Positions

Work cooperatively with a wide variety of people

Must have a professional attitude in regard to motivation, cooperation, flexibility, confidentiality, ethics and personal development

Perceives and respond sensitively to the needs of others

Use listening skills to identify important information in oral communication

Computer Systems/Software/Applications

Basic computer skills

License and Certifications:

Required

Desired

Servsafe Certification (SERVSAFE)

Valid Driver's License (DL)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITION

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