Mercyhealth
Overview
Performs daily kitchen duties to provide a safe, clean, and sanitized environment for our patients, residents, customers, and partners with quality service in mind. Prepares and plans foods according to menu, order, diet, and standardized recipe and portion control. Prepares food to be palatable appetizing and attractive. Utilizes leftovers avoiding waste. Properly labels and dates food products for storage. Maintains a clean and sanitized work area. May be required to work overtime and alternate shifts. Has the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Determines food items and prepares them for service
Is able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing
Ability to execute culinary knife skills
Reads and follows standardized recipes
Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served
Cooks to order
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Dishes meals
Orders supplies
Maintains proper food temperature log sheets
Maintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheets
Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessary
Performs dishwashing as necessary
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Direct patient care; takes patient meal orders, correcting food items within allowed prescribed diets, using EPIC as needed. Working directly with the patients by suggestions on items to have.
Calculates intake per diet guidelines and requirements
Prepares therapeutic food items following prescribed diets and modify the diets
Maintains time management with cooking and taking the patients orders
Handles patient concerns and complaints
Intakes and prepares conference room or other large department functions as requested.
Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques
Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations
Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)
Excellent customer service skills needed
Works well on a team and on their own
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One year of experience as a cook required. Internal training required. Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days
Benefits Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various differential and special pay incentive programs.
Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
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Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Determines food items and prepares them for service
Is able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing
Ability to execute culinary knife skills
Reads and follows standardized recipes
Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served
Cooks to order
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Dishes meals
Orders supplies
Maintains proper food temperature log sheets
Maintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheets
Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessary
Performs dishwashing as necessary
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Direct patient care; takes patient meal orders, correcting food items within allowed prescribed diets, using EPIC as needed. Working directly with the patients by suggestions on items to have.
Calculates intake per diet guidelines and requirements
Prepares therapeutic food items following prescribed diets and modify the diets
Maintains time management with cooking and taking the patients orders
Handles patient concerns and complaints
Intakes and prepares conference room or other large department functions as requested.
Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques
Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations
Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)
Excellent customer service skills needed
Works well on a team and on their own
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One year of experience as a cook required. Internal training required. Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days
Benefits Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various differential and special pay incentive programs.
Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
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