Gunnison Valley Hospital
Description
Dietary Cook - Hospital Food Services
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Hospital Dietary Cook to join our healthcare team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals in a fast-paced medical environment. If you are passionate about food service and committed to supporting patient health and well-being, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals according to dietary guidelines and patient-specific requirements
Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas
Assist in inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies
Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare staff to accommodate special dietary needs
Ensure all food safety regulations and hospital policies are strictly adhered to
Monitor food temperatures and presentation to ensure optimal quality and safety
Support meal delivery processes to ensure timely service to patients
Skills and Qualifications
Previous experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting
Knowledge of dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and food safety standards
Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions accurately
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Food handler’s certification or equivalent preferred
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
Requirements Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent, required.
Food Handlers Permit
Physical Demands / Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to carry, climb, hear/listen, lift, reach and manipulate objects, tools, or equipment, push/pull, see, speak, squat/kneel, stand, and walk. Heavy physical exertion is also required as duties involve moving materials weighing 10 – 20 pounds continually, and 25 – 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 90% of the work period. Work involves the potential for exposure to infectious. This position requires mobility. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Dietary Cook - Hospital Food Services
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Hospital Dietary Cook to join our healthcare team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals in a fast-paced medical environment. If you are passionate about food service and committed to supporting patient health and well-being, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals according to dietary guidelines and patient-specific requirements
Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas
Assist in inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies
Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare staff to accommodate special dietary needs
Ensure all food safety regulations and hospital policies are strictly adhered to
Monitor food temperatures and presentation to ensure optimal quality and safety
Support meal delivery processes to ensure timely service to patients
Skills and Qualifications
Previous experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting
Knowledge of dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and food safety standards
Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions accurately
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Food handler’s certification or equivalent preferred
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
Requirements Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent, required.
Food Handlers Permit
Physical Demands / Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to carry, climb, hear/listen, lift, reach and manipulate objects, tools, or equipment, push/pull, see, speak, squat/kneel, stand, and walk. Heavy physical exertion is also required as duties involve moving materials weighing 10 – 20 pounds continually, and 25 – 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 90% of the work period. Work involves the potential for exposure to infectious. This position requires mobility. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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