What are the responsibilities and job description for the COOK position at Newport Hospital and Health Services?
Job Details
Description
Primary Scheduled Hours: 80 Hours per pay period - variable shifts
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Supervisor, the cook will prepare, season and cook food for hospital patients, staff and visitors. Prepares food for patients, employees, and visitors. May estimate food needs and order supplies.May include duties in dish-room and/or floor pantries, tray line or cafeteria.
Who are we?
- Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
- Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
- 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
- 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
- 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
- 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
- In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.
Education Background and Experience
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Minimum Education: |
High school graduate or equivalent. |
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Required Licensure / Certifications: |
Food worker card/ ServSafe Ability to work well with others and follow directions. |
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Required Experience: |
Previous experience in high volume food preparation. Experience in food service, cooking and customer service. |
Professional Requirements
- Maintain regulatory requirements.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
- Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.
Essential Job Functions
- Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
- Determines amount of foods needed to meet weekly menus and submits order to Nutritional Services Supervisor.
- Ensures meals are ready at specified times.
- Consults with Dietary Manager regarding use of left-overs.
- Consults Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
- Supervises dietary workers when washing, trimming or preparing food.
- Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
- Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
- Cooks meat, fish and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
- Carves meat, fish and fowl into individual servings according to menu combinations and patient diet orders.
- Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness. Adjusts heat controls as necessary.
- Improves flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasonings.
Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($19.53- $23.01/hour)dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.
Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:
- We offer competitive wages.
- Comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
- Long Term Disability
- AFLAC
- Flexible Spending Account
- We provide a complimentary gym membership
- We offer various tuition assistance programs
- We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.
- We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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- All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
- We offer strong family-like support system
- Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS)is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHSis an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.
Qualifications
Salary : $19
