Cook - Hospital, Dietary Unit

JOB SUMMARY:  

Prepares all food items for patient services, cafeteria and catered events.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

At least two years  full time cooking experience as a cook in a fast paced multi faceted Food Service environment  such as a hotels, hospitals, country clubs or airline catering.
Must be a team player
A self starter, with a clean as you go mentality.
Must have the ability to read and interpret recipes

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or equivalent

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:

Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ( These are the essential job functions for this position.

The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description.

Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others) :

Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environment control standards and Patient’s Bill of Rights.
Makes changes as needed to complete the work assignment
Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.

Documents maintenance and repairs.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

SERVICE-LINE DUTIES:
Work off the production sheets and follow recipes.
Able to prepare food all areas
Knowledge of safe food handling practice and sanitation
Must be able to work in the main kitchen plus relief for the cook in the cafeteria
Do preparations for the next days.
The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH:

Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.  Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.  Conducts self in a professional, respectful and courteous manner during all interactions.  Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.

Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.  Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.

Participates in operational aspects of the department, and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.

Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life  safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exp...