Part-time Cook-Westlake Facility

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THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WORKING 16 HOURS/WEEK, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM.

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, relieving suffering, enhancing comfort, promoting quality of life, fostering choice in end-of-life care, and supporting effective grieving.

Our success starts with our greatest asset:
OUR EMPLOYEES! We live our shared core values – COMPASSION, EXCELLENCE, EQUALITY, INTEGRITY, SERVICE, STEWARDSHIP – in everything we do. We have a passion for purpose driven work and invite you to join our family.

Under the supervision of the Dietary Services Team Leader, prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and guests.

• Prepares hot and cold meals and snacks for patient services, café, and catering; maintains timely and accurate records.
• Reviews production sheets, census lists, and menus to determine the type and amounts of food; ensures diets are served per menu and physician’s orders.
• Maintains inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage of foods and supplies per safety and sanitation standards.
• Supports dietary personnel in providing quality food service; assists with orientation of new dietary employees; conducts and assists with in‑services and training.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment; operates and maintains kitchen equipment per agency standards.

Education / Experience

• Minimum of one year culinary training preferred.
• Any combination of education or experience equivalent to high school and significant dietary/cooking experience in a health‑care food service environment.
• Serv Safe certification preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to dietary service, food service safety, sanitation, nutrition, and modified diets.
• Ability to follow simple and complex recipes, operate kitchen appliances and equipment, and establish effective working relationships with associates, patients, and the public.
• Strong teamwork, independent work, oral and written English communication skills.

Physical

• Medium to heavy work requiring lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently; requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, and repetitive motions. Ability to remain standing for long periods and tolerate environmental conditions.

NOTE:

The responsibilities of this position may change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties performed.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations may contact Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114, .

Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.