Baker/Cook at Cookeville Regional Medical Center – Cookeville, Tennessee

The Baker/Cooker position - this is a skilled individual assumes daily responsibility for preparing all menu items for Café, Patient Tray line, Rehab Center, Children's Center, Physician Dining room and special events. Plans, implements and evaluates means to provide cost savings and improve customer satisfaction on a continuous basis. Ensures that customers are served properly and in a timely manner. Ensures quality is maintained and safety and sanitation guidelines are observed. Job duties may include cross-training in other areas of the department.

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required.

Additional Experience Requirements

Requires minimum of 1 year previous related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of HACCP guidelines a plus. Strong professional skills in cooking and baking. Able to work within food cost challenges and work within margins set for labor costs. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Able to tactfully and courteously communicate well with all contacts. Must exhibit strong customer service skills. Able to work well under pressure, flexible, and able to work through emergencies. Able to function independently and dependently. Able to be flexible in applying knowledge in a variety of situations. Must demonstrate personal traits that include a high level of motivation, team orientation and trustworthiness. Treats others with dignity and respect. Must exhibit a neat and clean appearance. Must understand the importance of confidentiality. Valid Tennessee driver’s license is required.