Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Cook - Nutrition Services for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Variable position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.30 – $32.02. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for using HACCP guidelines for safe food handling to plan, prepare and cook food according to recipe and production standards to support the hospital patients, medical staff, caregivers, volunteers and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Accurately follow and prepare recipes.
2. Prepare hot and cold food according to the recipe and following production and food styling guidelines taking into consideration customer/patient counts.
3. Maintain proper food handling techniques. Properly clean and sanitize work station according to safety and sanitation guidelines.
4. Organize, calculate and produce food production.
5. Maintain appropriate records according to regulatory and departmental standards.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (required unless otherwise noted)

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of two years’ experience as cook in a hospital or full service kitchen preferred or combination of experience and formal culinary training that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid Food Handlers Permit on file with Food Service Department.
• Culinary certificate preferred.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Knowledge and understanding of proper food handling and sanitation
• Ability to work well with others
• Proficient in MS Office applications

COMMUNITY/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

United General Medical Center:

• May be responsible for processing all diet orders (including tube feeding), building patient menus according to diet orders while working alongside the Dietitian.
• May be responsible to personally visit each patient to insure accuracy for every meal.
• May be responsible for computer charting methods to communicate clarification on individual patient needs related to food accuracy and prompt delivery.

UNITED GENERAL - PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires moderate physical exertion from 34 to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants; extreme cold or heat; sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc.; or dangerous equipment.
• Job duties occasionally require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (less than 34% of work time). 

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.