Cook (Per Diem)

DEPARTMENT: Food and Nutrition Services SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts POSITION SUMMARY Prepares 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 : Current Food Handler’s Certification or Serv Safe Certification BLS certification within 3 months of hire Minimum Experience Required Previous culinary / cook experience for large quantity food production Education Preferred Prefer a minimum of High School Graduate or GED 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