PCU Cook

Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high quality standards and sanitation procedures.

Location: Boone, NC

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus

• Provide PCU staff & patients with patient menu options weekly

• Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences, and in compliance with special diets

• Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations

• Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure

• Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours

• Check and record required documentation logs

• Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions

• Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors

• Transport meals to other locations as needed

• Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census

• Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy

• Plan & execute catering requests as needed

• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent computer skills

• Proven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracy

• Excellent telephone skills

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets & guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma Required

Experience:

Working knowledge of health care food service preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):

ServSafe - will be required within 6 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Walking, standing, sitting, driving

Hand dexterity to include writing; typing; filing records

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license