What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook, Full-Time or PRN (As Needed) position at Benewah Community Hospital?
Job Category: Dietary Cook
Responsible for preparing and serving patient and staff meals, keeping kitchen clean, assuring patients have accurate menus and meals, completing performance audits.
- UNICODE certified within 30 days of hire date.
- Experience with restaurant/institutional food service management of cooking preferred.
- Ability to understand and implement dietary guidelines for all therapeutic diets from the Diet Manual and as instructed by the Dietary Manager and/or the Consulting Dietitian.
- Ability to interact with patients, staff, visitors, and others courteously and professionally.
- Ability to react to and perform effectively in emergency and dynamic environments.
- Able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be certified by the Department of Health and Welfare as a food service sanitation worker.
