Position Summary: The Salad Prep Cook at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital participates as a member of the food production staff to prepare and serve a culinary experience to our patients, staff, and visitors. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality salads, dressings, and ingredients for the creation of compound salads and various dishes for patients and cafeteria customers. The Salad Prep Cook provides support for the smooth operation of our kitchen specifically in the areas of slicing and some light cooking tasks. This role requires precision, efficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Minimum Qualifications: Required + High school diploma or Equivalent. + ServSafe Certification within six (6) months of start date Preferred + Six (6) months of work experience as a prep / line cook + Six (6) months of experience working in a high-volume commercial kitchen Essential Job Functions: In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements. Development: + Participates in production team meetings, menu, and recipe development. + Meets all competency assessment performance criteria within two (2) months of hire. Food Preparation: + Prepares vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients according to recipes and portion sizes. This includes slicing, dicing, chopping, and marinating. + Assembles salads and other cold dishes with accuracy and attention to presentation standards. + Prepares salad dressings and sauces according to established recipes, ensuring consistency in flavor and quality. Stock Management: + Monitors and manages ingredient inventory levels to ensure freshness and minimize waste. + Monitors and keeps salad bar at appropriate par levels throughout each shift. + Ensures proper storage, labeling, rotating and stocking of food and non-food items. Sanitation and Hygiene: + Clears, cleans, and sanitizes tables. + Maintains, cleans, and sanitizes work stations. + Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other containers and returns to appropriate location in the kitchen area. + Adheres to food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service. Collaboration and Team Work: + Participates in and supports a positive team work environment. + Works closely with other staff to coordinate food preparation and ensure timely delivery of orders. + Supports the Nutrition Services team by training to perform additional duties that may include but are not limited to dishwashing, cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing storage and work areas. At any time during a work shift, the employee may be assigned to perform other duties in order to meet patient, customer, and department needs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times + Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality + Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment + Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health + Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills + Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines Schedule Requirements + This role requires regular and sustained attendance. + The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. + On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs. Physical Requirements + Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people. + Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. + Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. + Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination. + Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms. + Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints. + Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability. + Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. + Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling. + Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials. + Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow. + Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. *Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. 77312300 Nutrition Services (BHDH)