About this role
JOB TITLE: Cook
DEPARTMENT : Christopher House
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cook is responsible for providing quality food services and acting as a lead worker.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO : Chief Clinical Officer
SUPERVISES : None
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS : All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the publics perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows established dietary policies and procedures; keeps kitchen clean in compliance with regulations.
- Inspects food inventory on regular basis and disposes of out-of-date items.
- Prepares meals according to room service orders; delivers meals within the policy timeframe; completes paperwork related to meals served.
- Washes dishes and cleans up after meal preparation.
- Maintains daily, weekly & monthly cleaning logs, as well as temperature logs on refrigerator and dishwasher.
- Maintains appropriate inventories of food and beverages.
- Places orders for groceries and supplies; completes purchase orders and required paperwork.
- Ensure reports are completed and submitted to regulatory and community agencies.
- Provides training and orientation to new kitchen staff in established kitchen procedures & protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with office software, such as Microsoft office products.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
- One year food service experience, preferably in a medical or other institutional setting.
- Current City of Austin Food Service Handlers Certification Card required.