Dietary Cook FT

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direct supervision of the Chef Coordinator, the cook functions as part of the Food Production Team to produce consistently high-quality food for patients, personnel, and visitors. Provides services for all age groups, infant to elderly.

Details

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What We Offer

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
  
  

What You Will Do

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.
• Demonstrates the Mission and Values and Ethics of MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.
• Prepares entrees, starches, grill/fryer items, soups, salads, vegetables, texture-modified food according to menu and projected needs. Produces high quality products by adhering to standardized recipes, methods, and seasoning specifications. Ensures food is prepared at specified times.
• Performs advance food preparation by checking menus for anticipated needs and preparing foods in predetermined quantities.
• Uses computer as needed for food production.
• Requisitions items from storeroom based on the menu and inventories and orders fresh produce.
• Checks in deliveries ensuring proper quantity and quality and notifying leadership of any discrepancies.
• Maintains clean equipment and work area. Follows schedules for cleaning equipment and notifies leadership of equipment operating problems. Observes infection control practices at all times.
• Provides services in the cafeteria representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes and methods using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, knives, etc.
• Tests food being cooked to ensure doneness. Adjusts heat controls as needed. Improves flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasonings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates activity to impact change within the department and with other departments.
• Promotes and establishes effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians, and with hospital guest and clients.
• Takes an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Formal or on-the-job training in institutional quantity food production preferred.
• Six months experience desirable.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, or minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous supply/receiving experience preferred.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Ability to read, write, make simple calculations, follow oral and written directions.
• Accurately weigh and measure food.
• Ability to learn food preparation methods and use of institutional kitchen equipment.
• Able to learn and apply principles of kitchen safety and food handling sanitation.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
  
  

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in Fulton specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

• MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
• MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center
• MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
• MercyOne Clinton Medical Center
  
  

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values

• Reverence
• Commitment to Those Who are Poor
• Safety
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Integrity
  
  

Our Vision

• We will be the most trusted health partner for life.
  
  

Our Actions

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:

• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume good intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
  
  

Our Promise

• We Listen.
• We Partner.
• We Make it Easy.
  
  

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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