Cook -PRN

Job Description – Cook I-PRN (7439‑1334)

Located in Elko, NV, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is looking for a Full‑Time Cook I for the Dietary Department. The likely candidate will be able to perform a wide variety of duties related to the preparation and service of food under minimal supervision.

• Operate computer to retrieve “Diet Order”.
• Read Pharmacy patient/drug sheets to determine patients on Coumadin, Warfarin, etc. and make appropriate changes to menu to avoid food/drug interactions.
• Place eating utensils, meal labels, proper condiments, napkin, etc. on tray.
• Prepare food items such as sandwiches, salads, Jell‑O, beverages, etc.
• Assist cook when needed.
• Record dish machine temperature and other temperatures as needed.
• Use a variety of light and heavy kitchen equipment.
• Examine filled tray for completeness and place on cart.
• Push cart to appropriate hall. Serve breakfast and late trays to the patient.
• Collect carts from floors and return cart to kitchen.
• Wash dishes and clean work areas, tables, chairs, carts, etc.
• Assemble and serve food items to hospital staff and visitors in cafeteria.
• Operate cash register if needed.
• Prepare nourishments as needed for different departments.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.