San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Cook
Pay Rate:
$16.50/HR - $20.00/HR
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of duties necessary for the operation of a hospital food service department. Maintains high
standards of food quality, nutritional value of food, sanitation, safety and presents food in an appetizing
manner.
POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the following positions:
None
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS
ATTENDANCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
REASONING ABILITY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$16.50/HR - $20.00/HR
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of duties necessary for the operation of a hospital food service department. Maintains high
standards of food quality, nutritional value of food, sanitation, safety and presents food in an appetizing
manner.
POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the following positions:
None
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) years of experience as a cook in lieu of education will
be considered. - Food handling certification as required by State regulations
- ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Culinary arts training preferred.
- Two (2) years of food service experience preferred, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience
cooking and working in an institutional setting. - Therapeutic Diet experience preferred.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS
- Food handling certification as required by State regulations.
ATTENDANCE
- Regular and punctual attendance.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions
and decimals as appropriate to the position.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or
diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the dietary process. Ability to
communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to
apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain excellent working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals and other health
related facilities and organizations as appropriate. - Promote Organization philosophy, mission and objectives within and to patients and customers outside
the hospital. - Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing
to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. - Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality
of each patient in all interactions. - Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of patient and hospital property.
- Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital
policies. - Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff,
Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies. - Ability to carry out essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
- Appropriately accesses the resources of the company's corporate offices for consultation and support.
Routinely shares professional knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel. - Attend and participate in facility meetings.
- Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the facility.
- Participate in hospital wide safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare
errors. - Participates in relevant in-service training sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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