Cook

Cook PositionThis position is 11am-7pm, Benefits and Sign on Bonus!The primary responsibility of the Cook is the preparation of food along with food production needs. They are responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control functions and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets. They are expected to work collaboratively with Nutrition Services manager, dieticians, support staff and other departments personal as required.Education/ Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum of one-year work experience in the food service field. Experience in Food Safety desired. ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training or willingness to get certified in a food safety program.Other Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age and be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to follow standardized recipes.Essential Functions Of The Position:Responsible and accountable for their actions and judgmentsResponsible and accountable for maintaining quality standards of practice.Responsible for organizing and preparing food production needs for patients, staff and functions.Promotes and responsible for cost containment through appropriate use of physical and material resources.Responsible for reviewing menus for compliance with therapeutic diets and ensuring that all foods meet standards of practices and guidelines.Review and agree to abide by Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Compliance ProgramInteracts and shares information with others in an accurate and positive manner.Promotes cohesive work environment through sensitivity and constructive criticismConfers frequently with Director of Dietary and support staffServes as a role model with a positive attitudeEvaluates own performance, including annual competency review. Maintains professional/technical competency and demonstrates this within their job performanceParticipates in monthly staff meetings/in-services and other committees as appropriateAbility to work without immediate supervisionAbility to work efficiently and accurately.Grace Cottage has been voted "Best Place To Work," in the Brattleboro Reformers Readers' Choice Award since 2019. We are also included in the Vermont Biz Magazines 2023 - 2026 Best Places To Work in Vermont!Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) with matchingLife And Disability InsuranceLoan ReimbursementTuition ReimbursementGenerous Earned Time Off PackageResponsive Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Motivations And Incentives Grace Cottage Family Health and Hospital