Cook- Full time at CARLOS G. OTIS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC – Townshend, Vermont

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Cook is the preparation of food along with food production needs. They are responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control functions and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets. They are expected to work collaboratively with Nutrition Services manager, dieticians, support staff and other departments personal as required. This person must be flexible to work between the hours of 6am-730pm and rotating weekends.

Qualifications:

Education/ Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum of one-year work experience in the food service field. Experience in Food Safety desired. ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training or willingness to get certified in a food safety program.

Other Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age and be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to follow standardized recipes.

Essential Functions Of The Position:

• Responsible and accountable for their actions and judgments
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining quality standards of practice.
• Responsible for organizing and preparing food production needs for patients, staff and functions.
• Promotes and responsible for cost containment through appropriate use of physical and material resources.
• Responsible for reviewing menus for compliance with therapeutic diets and ensuring that all foods meet standards of practices and guidelines.
• Review and agree to abide by Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Compliance Program
• Interacts and shares information with others in an accurate and positive manner.
• Promotes cohesive work environment through sensitivity and constructive criticism
• Confers frequently with Director of Dietary and support staff
• Serves as a role model with a positive attitude
• Evaluates own performance, including annual competency review. Maintains professional/technical competency and demonstrates this within their job performance
• Participates in monthly staff meetings/in-services and other committees as appropriate
• Ability to work without immediate supervision
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.