Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Weiser Memorial Hospital--rated as one of Idaho's best places to work--is looking to hire a full-time cook to join our team.

Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Manager, the cook will prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients, staff, and visitors.

Weiser Memorial Hospital, a PERSI employer, offers a competitive benefits package in addition to continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Idaho State Retirement (PERSI)
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Discounted medical services
• Medical and dependent care savings plans
• Guaranteed life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Air St. Luke's Membership

Weiser Memorial Hospital participates in eVerify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Weiser, ID, is located in Western Idaho, minutes away from I-84 and offers a lower cost of living than the national average, including nearby Boise. Weiser is well-known for its many rivers, access to outdoor recreational areas, and as the host of the annual National Old-time Fiddlers' Contest & Festival.

Responsibilities:

• Follows recipes and prepares food according to standards for food services, catering, and patient food services
• Determines food requirements and plan maximum utilization of food items
• Preps and cooks food. Weighs and measures ingredients.
• Maintains knowledge of therapeutic diets and patient room service guidelines
• Puts food away in appropriate area, i.e. freezer, cooking area.
• Works on schedule in a timely manner.
• Keeps stock levels up and informs manager of stock deficiencies.
• Responsible for food service area and patient food services if Food and Nutrition Services Manager is absent.
• Maintains knowledge in regards to the Food and Nutrition Services Manager duties.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to co-workers, peers, and culinary staff.
• Accepts assignments based on priorities, workload, and the qualifications and competencies of self and of other staff members.
• Observes infection control practices at all times.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of food service experience and/or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital food preparation preferred.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment.
• Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence.
• Have or willing to obtain an Idaho Food Handler License