Cook

Description

Under the supervision of the Dietary Supervisor the Cook is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production in a sanitary and timely manner while utilizing standardized recipes.

• Prepares or directs preparation of variety of food as with hot foods and desserts as indicated on menus provided for patients and employee food service while utilizing standardized recipes.
• Estimates production requirements and controls standardized service portions while eliminating overproduction and waste.
• Maintains record of menu changes and reason thereof.
• Provides tray line services.
• Regularly monitors equipment and cooking area to assure required safety and sanitation.
• Reports repair and maintenance needs to the Dietary Manager.
• Assists with cafeteria set-up.
• Pre-preparation for the next day meals.
• For full job description please contact Human Resources.

• Education
  :
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  :
  Must be willing to obtain/maintain Food Handlers Certification.
• Experience
  :
  Previous commercial (e.g., hospital school restaurant) cooking experience preferred; therapeutic diets cooking experience; head cook experience preferred.
• Job Knowledge & Skills
  :
  Capable of performing duties as assigned. Ability to read and write English. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Good verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate reasonableness and good judgment.

Under the supervision of the Dietary Supervisor the Cook is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production in a sanitary and timely manner while utilizing standardized recipes.

We are looking for a candidate who works as a team player with all departments staff and future employees with positive representation of Lake Health District. As a Lake Health District employee after your introductory period is met; you will receive incredible Health Insurance: medical (90/10 split) dental and vision coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off (PTO) 7 paid holidays, long term sick bank, pension with 6% contribution 403(b) voluntary, flexible spending accounts, employee discount for hospital services, bereavement leave, retention bonus, education opportunities, jury duty compensation, service awards, moving assistance, air ambulance membership, AFLAC tuition assistance, EAP, free parking and potential recruitment sign on funds.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Lake Health District is located in Lakeview Oregon. Lakeview is a friendly county seat located in SE Oregon on the California border. With clean country living 90 miles from Klamath Falls 3 hours from Bend or Medford 4 hours from Reno and 6 hours from San Francisco or Portland. Milk‑High rural location where recreation abounds quality schools and lots of sun.

Golf, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, fly‑way for birds and hang‑gliding capital of the world. Check‑out Lake County Oregon Chamber of Commerce at for more information.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state and federal regulations will be observed.

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Hotel Experience
• Taleo
• Cake Decorating
• Cooking
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Knife Skills