Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

Come join the Dietary team at Johnson Memorial Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose:

The Cook is responsible for food production for patient meals, retail outlet, banquet functions and all other catering affairs. Assists with developing menus, food inventory and recipes. Supervise staff. Assists in maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

What you will do:

Prepares food according to recipe specifications while preventing waste contributing to financial stewardship.Adheres to departmental and hospital practices and policies.Maintains safe, sanitary conditions in storage areas according to established policy and procedure.Accommodates changes in workload within the department.Demonstrates flexibility in accepting schedule and work assignments.Prepares food on a large-scale basis for patients, café, and/or catering events, producing a high-quality product.Reviews menus and plans production at least three days in advance for needs.Ensures proper portion control guidelines are used for all food preparation.Maintains temperature of foods at proper regulatory standard, monitors temperatures and records on schedule and takes corrective action when deficiencies are observed.Practices sanitary food handling techniques, including but not limited to; use of gloves or tongs for handling raw foods; use of clean, sanitized utensils; good personal hygiene and hand washing; properly covering, labeling, dating, and storing, always wearing hair net/hat in the food service area.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to work in a fast-paced customer service operation.Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Full-Time 40 Hours- Day ShiftOur Mission and Core ValuesCareer growth and advancement potentialAward-winning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.