Cook

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking large quantities of food for consumption by patients, employees and visitors.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 1 year food service experience pertaining to institutional or casual/fine dining cooking, operation of kitchen equipment, food handling and sanitation

• Basic food and culinary terms, cooking methods pertaining to food preparation
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to complete basic mathematical problems
• Knowledge of modified diet food preparation
• Knife skills and small tool handling
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

• Completion of sanitation course and certification within one year of employment as cook

• Culinary degree
• Previous hospital food service experience
• Serv/Safe certified in food safety handling and preparation

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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