Cook

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary The Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered Events. Responsibilities Patients and families, associates, other departments’ personnel are served in providing our services. Perform duties and conduct interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Ensures that contacts with other healthcare team members is friendly, helpful and courteous at all times. Other Information

EDUCATION

High School Grad/GED preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE

3 to 4 years of related work experience. Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash‑handling procedures preferred.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Food Safety Certification preferred for advancement.

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential. Ability to maintain a positive attitude. Ability to communicate with co‑workers and other departments with professionalism and respect. Maintains a professional relationship with all co‑workers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives. Ability to use a computer. Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment. Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised. Involved with the more complex requirements of the position. Applies some advanced cooking skills. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the requirements of the position. Extensive working knowledge of food preparation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses. Significant walking or other means of mobility. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

AGE SPECIFIC SERVED

Newborn___ Infant___ Child___ Adolescent___ Adult___ Geriatric___ Job Details Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Dietary Services Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health