First Cook - Full Time

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Distributes patient menus, meals and nourishment; provides customer service in cafeteria; prepares and serves foods; cashier duties; cooking and assisting with meal preparation. Also, performs ware-washing, pot & pan washing, general sanitation and food and supply storage

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (* = Essential Functions)

1. Prepares and cooks food for patients and cafeteria patrons.
2. Supervises final preparation and presentation of most foods to insure high quality.  
3. Supervises the storage and appropriate use of leftovers.
4. Assembles patient trays and nourishments for patients as required. 
5. Performs menu and diet procedures   to insure patients receive appropriate foods at meal times. 
6. Participates in performance  improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities;   assists in maintaining compliance with DOH accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including code of conduct. 
7. Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment as necessary.
8. Is responsible for completing special function set-ups as requisitioned. 
9. Consults with the Dietary Manager regarding cafeteria menu development. 
10. Provides general supervision of  the dietary department in the absence of the dietary manager.
11. Occasionally works special functions as assigned. 

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Hours:  Full Time, 5 shifts per week, weekend availability a must.

Salary:  $20.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience

Company Overview:

Ellenville Regional Hospital is a non-profit, community focused hospital based in New York’s Hudson Valley. We support our local community with health, wellness, specialty services and readily available diagnostic testing. We are centrally located for residents in surrounding areas to access our subacute rehabilitation programs, specialists and ambulatory services. Our healthcare is delivered with compassion and respect based on our commitment to improving our community health through excellence, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies.

Benefits:

• Medical Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Life Insurance – Employer Sponsored, Supplemental Life Insurance
• PTO
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal Time
  • Bereavement
• 403(b)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Discount Program
• Virtual fitness, mindfulness and nutrition app 
• Healthcare Concierge Service

Requirements

Experience

• High School or Equivalent and 1 year in commercial food service
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial/restaurant food service experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required

Education

• High School or equivalent required

Certifications/Skills

• ServeSafe certification preferred 
• Culinary degree or certification preferred