Hospice of the Western Reserve

Cook - Cleveland - PT 30 Hrs


PayCompetitive
LocationCleveland/Ohio
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 552815

      JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!

      Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.

      WHY US?

      We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: OUR EMPLOYEES!

      We live our shared core values in everything we do:

      COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP .

      We have a passion for purpose driven work! Do you?

      JOIN OUR FAMILY!

      Under the supervision and direction of the Dietary Services Team Leader, prepares and cooks meals for patients, staff and guests. This position is PT 30 hours a week, 8:30am-3:00pm, Mon-Fri and also includes a $750.00 sign-on bonus.

      Essential Functions:

      • Prepares hot and cold meals and snacks for patient services, café and catering as required; determines preparation methods and procedures according to standardized recipes, guidelines and daily menu. Maintain timely and accurate records.
      • Reviews production sheets, census lists, and menus to determine the type and amounts of food to be prepared; ensures that diets are served per menu and per physician’s orders; Maintains quality standards for food preparation and delivery to patients, guests and staff.
      • Maintains inventory, ordering, receiving and storage of foods and supplies per safety and sanitation standards.
      • Supports dietary personnel in the performance of duties to provide a quality food service operation; assists with the orientation of new dietary employees; conducts and assists with in-services and training for dietary personnel to improve performance and quality; provides input concerning evaluations of dietary staff.
      • Maintains safe and sanitary environment for food preparation, storage and delivery. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment according to agency standards, including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, toasters, slicers, blenders, knives, and other items common to commercial kitchens.

      Requirements:

      Education/Experience

      • One year culinary training preferred
      • Any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation from high school, and considerable dietary/cooking experience in a health care food service environment.
      • ServSafe certification preferred.

      Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

      • Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations and policies as they relate to the delivery of dietary services; knowledge of federal, state and local food service safety and sanitation regulations and/or laws; knowledge of basic nutrition and modified diets; ability to follow simple and complex recipes; ability to properly operate kitchen appliances and related food preparation equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public; ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team; ability to read, write and speak English.

      Physical

      • This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 25 pounds of force frequently; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication; hearing, and visual acuity. Employee must be able to remain standing for long periods of time and is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazardous and atmospheric conditions.


      NOTE: The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

      Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

      Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve

      17876 St. Clair Ave.

      Cleveland, OH 44114

      216.383.2222

      Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.

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