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Job Description
Position Title:
Cook
Last Reviewed:
05/12/2021
Salary Class:
NonExempt
Department:
Nutrition Services
Position Code:
4730
Reports To:
Supervisor Dietary
BASIC FUNCTION
Organize prepare and deliver food according to the nutrition needs of Gundersen Moundview patients employees and guests while maintaining high standards of quality sanitation and safety. Provide prompt and courteous customer service.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in formal and informal onthejob training in food preparation cooking requisitioning and storing of food and supplies therapeutic diets electronic health records and basic computer skills. Follows standardized recipes and accurately portions according to daily census and production sheet. Follows the facility diet manual and uses resources to make decisions pertaining to menu substitutions and interpretation of diets ordered. Processes patient meal orders as well as assembly and delivery of meal trays for patients. Provides patients and family members with patient education material on basic diet teachings in absence of CDM. Receives and records diet order changes. Cleans department; including but not limited to countertops equipment dishes pots and pans walls shelving and floors in accordance to sanitation and safety standards. Maintains monitors and records proper food and equipment temperatures. Labels dates and stores food in a safe manner. Operates and maintains a variety of standard kitchen equipment; reports faulty equipment as necessary. Provides orientation training of employees as cooks. Performs cash transactions. Uses a calculator. Uses calibrated thermometers. Opening and/or closing of the department. Responsible for immediate service of food through the cafeteria window to employees and guests. Ensures compliance with state local and regulatory agencies as it relates to food. Follows department and hospital policies plans and SOPs. Provides customer service to internal/external customers by telephone email and in person. Work may involve problem solving answering questions and addressing other needs. Views documents or prints from electronic health records taking part in patient care needs. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
SCOPE OF THE JOB
Age Specific Population Served:
Pediatric 1 12 years)
Adolescent 13 17 years)
Adult 18 64 years)
Geriatric 65 years & older)
Infant (less than 1 year)
OSHA Category
Category I All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Learning:
Required
High School or equivalent
Work Experience:
Required
No experience required
Desired
No experience required
Skills and Knowledge:
Required
Reasoning/Decision Making
Must be flexible
Must be professional honest and have personal integrity
Must be selfdirected
Must be decisive
Must participate in and support professional organizations
Appreciates people whose values goals and cultures are different from your own
Develops additional knowledge by attending workshops and seminars
Communication
Communicates with ease on a professional level
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Leadership
Establishes priorities in accordance with organizational strategic plans and management objectives while meeting deadlines
Works independently: selfdisciplined
Use effective time management
Plan organize execute assignments to meet deadlines
Problem solve evaluate analyze negotiate and recommend alternatives
legal and regulatory standards
General All Positions
Work cooperatively with a wide variety of people
Must have a professional attitude in regard to motivation cooperation flexibility confidentiality ethics and personal development
Perceives and respond sensitively to the needs of others
Use listening skills to identify important information in oral communication
Computer Systems/Software/Applications
Basic computer skills
License and Certifications:
Required
Desired
Servsafe Certification (SERVSAFE)
Valid Drivers License (DL)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITION
Static Standing
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing
Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Squatting
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Reaching Shoulder Level
Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Reaching Below Shoulder
Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Reaching Above Shoulder
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions Fine Manipulation
Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Repetitive Actions Grip Forces
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Pounds of force 025
Repetitive Actions Fine Manipulation
Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Balance Right Leg
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Balance Left Leg
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Lifting Other
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 2550
Carrying Short Carry
Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Number of lbs 025
Push/Pull (Static Force)
Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 2550
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Subject to inside environmental conditions.
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Subject to extreme cold.
Subject to extreme heat.
Subject to noise.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Steve CragerRecruiter Email Address:
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