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Jefferson County Health Center

Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$33,565 / year median in Iowa

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

This is a weekend option position with the following schedule:
Friday-Sunday:
6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
POSITION OVERVIEW
(non-exempt): Assists management in directing all food preparation activities of the Dietary department. Prepare foods for patient room service trays and non-select patient meals. Responsible for the preparation of all foods necessary for cafeteria meals. Will be responsible to work all positions expected of the Food service worker.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Familiarity with modified diets and/or be able to become Serv-Safe certified preferred. Some experience in volume cooking in health care service preferred.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Reports to Dietary Manager, Assistant Manager, or Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS
None
POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Prepares food in sufficient quantity and quality, while meeting necessary regulations and following recipes. Communicates with patients and JCHC staff to ensure the department is providing the menu items they desire and reports the feedback to the Director and Assistant Manager. Attends all required departmental and hospital meetings & in-services. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and properly functioning department. Communicate inventory needs to Assistant Manager and Manager, based on current and future menus. Contribute to menu development. Assist where needed and as requested or required in the department. Must have regular and punctual attendance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
: Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment Some exposure to dietary chemicals. Equipment may have sharp edges and have a hot surface. Hot food and objects are also possible hazards. Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases.