JOB TITLE: Cook / Dietary Aid with various shifts

REPORTS TO: Dietary Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepares various food items for patient trays and cafeteria service in accordance with established recipes; as assigned, assists in orientation of employees; ensures daily work load is carried out through individual or cooperative efforts; exercises some judgment on work to be done.

Perform a variety of patient food services, dining room services and dish room services. Will be an integral part of the food preparations, serving of the prepared food to patients, families, staff and visitors and assisting in clean up.

• Prepares various food items in cooperation with other food service workers in accordance with established recipes, policies, and procedures
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  Sets up cafeteria and prepares extra foods for cafeteria
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  Analyzes prep sheets
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  Communicates closely with other food service workers to work as a team to effectively prepare menu items
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  Communicates with Hospital personnel and others
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  Maintains a safe, clean working environment
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  Operates applicable Hospital equipment
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  Maintains confidentiality
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  Plans and organizes own work to be done
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  Performs related duties as assigned

• Provide quality work, showing knowledge of the job and good decision making
• Being timely and efficient when preparing food
• Provide high quality food preparation and service
• Complete all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work.
• Volunteer to help in other areas of the kitchen when necessary.
• Demonstrates reliability and dependability in your work.
• Operating equipment and performing related duties in a safe manner.

Must adhere to Republic County Hospital's Employee Health Immunization Policies and Procedures