NUTRITIONAL SERVICES - PREP COOK

Nutritional Services - Prep Cook

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Prep Cook to join our team!

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Category: Health Care

Job Summary: The Substitute Prep Cook will sign up for a minimum of six shifts per month to cover schedule shortages and will work under the direction of the Head Chef to prepare items needed for recipes, to prepare and assemble patient trays, to prepare and stock the salad bar and Vision Cooler.

About Idaho Falls Community Hospital:

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is a PRN "as needed" position with the team member choosing a minimum of six shifts from a provided list of available openings. The list of openings will be provided to the employee approximately one month prior to the scheduled month. The employee is not limited to six shifts per month. The employee will receive texts and/or phone calls when Prep Cooks call out of work sick. The Substitute Prep Cook is not obligated to pick up these extra shifts, but if he/she agrees to work a shift with 12 hours or less notice, the shift will be paid out at time and a half.

Assist in the preparation of food for caf/restaurant customers, patients, and special functions. Use food safety techniques in accordance with FDA and Health Department standards, including but not limited to: proper hand washing, temperature monitoring & recording of all foods & refrigeration, proper storage and handling techniques for food are used (such as labels, dates, covers and first in/first out rotation, etc), approved hats or hairnets are worn in food preparation areas. As assigned, prepare food back stocks to be prepared to meet patient and customer orders in a timely manner. Make sure items are prepared daily up to established par values and dated with appropriate expiration dates and making sure to pull expiring items. Pull needed items from freezer in adequate time for product to thaw. Prepare and keep salad bar and Vision Cooler food items stocked, rotated and dated. Prepare catering items, as assigned, in adequate time for the food and supplies to be set up prior to the food event start time.

Prepare food items and assemble patient trays with quality food that meets taste and appearance standards. Foods will be prepared from standardized recipes making only appropriate and/or approved substitutions. Any changes related to patient modified diets must be approved by a Registered Dietitian. Food is plated and displayed to create a pleasing presentation. Food is prepared to be delivered within a timely manner, according to department policy and procedures. Makes sure that trays are checked for accuracy against menu before trays leave the kitchen.

Participate in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and caf facilities. Use the daily and deep cleaning assignment schedules according to the set requirements of the hospital, District Health Dept, State of Idaho and Food & Drug Administration. Maintain equipment utilized in a clean, safe, and sanitized condition. Participate in the maintenance of department records. Record food and refrigeration temperatures in temperature logs according to department procedures and policy. Use daily production records, recording amounts of food prepared and left over to assist in planning appropriate food quantities.

Participate in continued education, trainings and maintenance of Food Handlers' Permits. Maintain current Food Handlers' Permit. Complete the standard Idaho Falls Community Hospital (IFCH), Nutritional Services Department and position-specific Health Stream educations in a timely manner.

Benefits:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: High school graduate (or equivalent) preferred; Food Handler's Permit (required within 30 days of employment)

Experience: Entry level position will train the right person for skill set