Cook II

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Samuel Mahelona Mem Hosp | Service and Maintenance Workers | Temporary/Full-time

68,136 USD per year

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SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSP | Meals on Wheels

POSITION STATUS : 1.0 | Temporary

SALARY RANGE :BU01 | BC08

SALARY RATE: $68,136.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :Thisis a regional position located in the Meals on Wheels (MOW) department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua’i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.

In collaboration with the Nutritional Services department, the MOW department provides essential nutrition and companionship to homebound individuals by delivering freshly prepared meals directly to their residences. This department actively assesses the dietary needs of clients, ensuring that meals are tailored to meet specific health requirements. In addition to meal delivery, the program fosters community engagement, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for recipients through regular social interactions.

The initiative collaborates with local organizations to promote food security and raise awareness about the importance of nutrition among vulnerable populations.

The Cook II performs cooking activities at a cooking station in a large kitchen or assumes responsibility for all cooking activities in a small kitchen. This role may involve supervising kitchen and cook helpers and performing other related duties as assigned. The position requires availability for all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

The position reports to the Cook III (Catering Services Supervisor), position number 59868, or their designee.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. Applicants are required to provide evidence of education, certifications, and licensures.

EDUCATION:A high school diploma or the equivalent is preferred.

GENERAL

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform general quantity cooking duties. Quantity cooking is defined as experience in the daily preparation of meals in a restaurant, hospital, school, correctional facility, or other large institution. This experience must demonstrate the ability to independently prepare various types of foods using diverse cooking methods (e.g., cooking meats, fish, and poultry through processes such as roasting, baking, broiling, and/or frying).

CERTIFICATION: None required.

LICENSURE:A current, valid State of Hawai’i type #3 motor vehicle operator’s license with a clean traffic abstract is preferred.

DESIRED

SKILLS:

• KNOWLEDGE OF:
  Quantity cookery; use and care of cooking utensils and equipment; kitchen safety and sanitation requirements; methods of handling and storing foods; personal hygiene.
• ABILITY TO:Instruct and supervise others in cooking activities; estimate amounts of raw foods necessary to meet menu requirements; plan cooking schedules to meet scheduled meal times; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; tolerate kitchen heat; perform menu planning and food purchasing as required; perform heavy lifting, moving, and carrying typical of the class; work independently and complete all job assignments daily.

NON-QUALIFYING

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