Cook I

Position General Summary:

This position is an Essential position at the facility to ensure efficient operations and patient care. Employees hired into an Essential position are expected to report to work for their scheduled shifts regardless of the environmental weather and road conditions that may exist.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Cook/Salad/Baker is responsible for performing a variety of functions necessary for kitchen operation.

Facility General Responsibilities:
•Attend facility new hire orientation as scheduled by HR
•Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date
•Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date
•Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures
•Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds
•Follow HIPAA regulations at all times
•Be punctual and dependent for assigned shifts
•Dress within the dress code requirements of the facility
•Identifies all patients using at least two identifiers verbally (name and DOB), and by checking ID bracelet
•Follows Hospital Wide and Department Specific policies and procedures
•Must interact with physicians, guest, staff, and patients pleasantly, cooperatively, and effectively

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Must be able to multitask and follow directions
•Candidates must be able to pass drug screens, both pre-employment and throughout duration of employment

Position Requirements: Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Certifications; High school diploma or equivalent required; experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Working Conditions: Mostly indoors in a heated/cooled facility. Kitchen staff work with several types of cooking equipment that produce heat and different equipment used for cooling/freezing food, so temperature varies in the department.

Statement of Non-Inclusivity:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of or given to any employee assigned to the position. The skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities outlined in this job description may be changed or added to when deemed appropriate and necessary by the company or the person who is designated to be managerially responsible for this position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. Employment with the company is an at-will relationship.