Cook - VacaValley Hospital (Per Diem, Variable)

Cook

At NorthBay Health the Cook works under the management and supervision of the Nutrition Services Supervisors and Manager. Maintains state and federal mandated standards of safety and cleanliness while performing tasks that include but are not limited to: hot food preparation and hot food production, meal distribution within and between the healthcare facilities, sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment, tray-line meal assembly and production, product inventory and ordering. Participates in departmental activities and in projects and programs. Responsible for inventory and ordering of products as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates current knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains excellent communication and interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, employees and management.
• Maintains a good record of attendance and punctuality by reporting to work as scheduled, utilizing the Kronos time card system as instructed, and not exceeding departmental limits contained in the policies and procedures.
• Follows all hospital and departmental safety policies to prevent injuries and exposures.
• Meets or exceeds organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Health.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate preferred.

Experience:

• Two years of experience with hot food preparation and production in a healthcare or institutional food service or currently works in NB Nutrition department and has completed the Cook competency check list.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Safe Food Handler's certificate required.

Skills:

• Hot food production, ability to work with a variety of individual personalities and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Knowledge of sanitation, safety and infection control procedures.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

Compensation:

• Hourly Salary Range Min $28.38- Max $34.46 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
• 10% per diem differential included in salary range
• Plus, Generous Shift Differentials