Moundview Cook - No Experience Required

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Job DescriptionPosition Title:CookLast Reviewed:05/12/2021Salary Class:Non-ExemptDepartment:Nutrition ServicesPosition Code:4730Reports To:Supervisor, DietaryBASIC FUNCTIONOrganize, prepare and deliver food according to the nutrition needs of Gundersen Moundview patients, employees, and guests while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and safety. Provide prompt and courteous customer service.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESParticipates in formal and informal on-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, requisitioning and storing of food and supplies, therapeutic diets, electronic health records and basic computer skills. Follows standardized recipes and accurately portions according to daily census and production sheet. Follows the facility diet manual and uses resources to make decisions pertaining to menu substitutions and interpretation of diets ordered. Processes patient meal orders as well as assembly and delivery of meal trays for patients. Provides patients and family members with patient education material on basic diet teachings in absence of CDM. Receives and records diet order changes. Cleans department; including but not limited to countertops, equipment, dishes, pots and pans, walls, shelving and floors in accordance to sanitation and safety standards. Maintains, monitors and records proper food and equipment temperatures. Labels, dates and stores food in a safe manner. Operates and maintains a variety of standard kitchen equipment; reports faulty equipment as necessary. Provides orientation training of employees as cooks. Performs cash transactions. Uses a calculator. Uses calibrated thermometers. Opening and/or closing of the department. Responsible for immediate service of food through the cafeteria window to employees and guests. Ensures compliance with state, local and regulatory agencies as it relates to food. Follows department and hospital policies, plans and SOPs. Provides customer service to internal/external customers by telephone, email and in person. Work may involve problem solving, answering questions and addressing other needs. Views, documents or prints from electronic health records taking part in patient care needs. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.SCOPE OF THE JOBAge Specific Population Served:Pediatric (1 - 12 years)Adolescent (13 - 17 years)Adult (18 - 64 years)Geriatric (65 years & older)Infant (less than 1 year)OSHA CategoryCategory I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Learning:RequiredHigh School or equivalentWork Experience:RequiredNo experience requiredDesiredNo experience requiredSkills and Knowledge:RequiredReasoning/Decision MakingMust be flexibleMust be professional, honest and have personal integrityMust be self-directedMust be decisiveMust participate in and support professional organizationsAppreciates people whose values, goals, and cultures are different from your ownDevelops additional knowledge by attending workshops and seminarsCommunicationCommunicates with ease on a professional levelMust have excellent oral and written communication skillsLeadershipEstablishes priorities in accordance with organizational strategic plans and management objectives while meeting deadlinesWorks independently: self-disciplinedUse effective time managementPlan, organize, execute assignments to meet deadlinesProblem solve - evaluate, analyze, negotiate and recommend alternativeslegal and regulatory standardsGeneral - All PositionsWork cooperatively with a wide variety of peopleMust have a professional attitude in regard to motivation, cooperation, flexibility, confidentiality, ethics and personal developmentPerceives and respond sensitively to the needs of othersUse listening skills to identify important information in oral communicationComputer Systems/Software/ApplicationsBasic computer skillsLicense and Certifications:RequiredDesiredServsafe Certification (SERVSAFE)Valid Driver's License (DL)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITIONStatic StandingOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Walking/StandingFrequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Stooping/BendingOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)SquattingOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Kneeling/Half KneelOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Climbing StairOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Reaching - Shoulder LevelFrequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Reaching - Below ShoulderFrequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Reaching - Above ShoulderOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Repetitive Actions - Fine ManipulationFrequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Repetitive Actions - Grip ForcesOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Pounds of force 0-25Repetitive Actions - Fine ManipulationFrequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Balance - Right LegOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Balance - Left LegOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Lifting - OtherOccasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Number of lbs 25-50Carrying - Short CarryFrequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Number of lbs 0-25Push/Pull (Static Force)Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Number of lbs 25-50ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSSubject to inside environmental conditions.Exposed to infectious diseases.Subject to extreme cold.Subject to extreme heat.Subject to noise.If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:Primary Recruiter:Julie HutchesonRecruiter Email Address:jahutch1@emplifyhealth.orgWe inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.Equal Opportunity Employer