Cook (Paid Daily!)

Cook

US:WA:Mount Vernon | Facilities, Food Service, and Security | Per Diem

23.83 - 34.59 USD per hour

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Job Description

Department: Food Services SVH Exempt: No Schedule: VARIABLE Position Type: Per Diem FTE: 0.000001 Base Wage $23.83 to $34.59 Location: Skagit Valley Hospital

The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Other information:

Job Summary: Prepares food for patients, employees and visitors utilizing standard industry practices and procedures. Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply.

Essential Functions:

Cook food items in accordance with established menus, dietary and nutritional restrictions and portions served in accordance with established guidelines.

Clean and inspect equipment and work areas utilized in accordance with established guidelines.

Assist in identifying areas of improvement needed in diets.

Assist with menu development in deli.

Maintain adequate quantities of food ensuring high quality, freshness and appetizing presentation.

Maintain all required food, safety, and Health Department standards.

Maintain current knowledge of diets commonly used in a healthcare setting.

Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work.

Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace.

Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities.

Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner.

Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required.

Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings.

Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Relevant skills and ability may be substituted in lieu of education.

Experience/Training: Minimum two (2) years current experience in a volume production operation required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirement.

License/Certifications: Current Washington State Food Worker Card required.

Other Skills: Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to perform work. Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills required. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities. Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include overtime and weekend work).

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.

Skagit Regional Health