Dietary Cook

North Shore Health has a full-time position available for a Cook.  The Cook plays an essential role in the healthcare environment, focusing on the preparation and delivery of meals to patients, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced environment. This position ensures that all individuals within the facility have access to nutritious and satisfying meals, tailored to meet dietary needs and preferences. By maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, the Dietary Cook or Prep supports the overall health and well-being of the hospital and Care Center community. Depending on shift assigned their responsibilities go form washing dishes to cooking, adhering to health regulations, and providing excellent customer service, making their contribution fundamental to the smooth operation of the Dietary department.

Cook Job Duties
• Prepare and deliver patient meals and snacks according to dietary requirements and meal plans, ensuring all food served adheres to health and safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, ovens, and blenders, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
• Take inventory of food supplies and kitchen utensils, restocking items as needed to ensure the kitchen is well-equipped for meal preparation.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware to prevent the spread of infection and comply with health regulations.
• Wash dishes when assigned a “Prep shift”.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling from the kitchen and dining areas, following waste management protocols.
• Assist in the receipt and storage of food deliveries, verifying quantities and quality, and organizing storerooms and refrigerators.
• Participate in menu planning and the development of new dishes that meet nutritional standards and cater to patient dietary restrictions.

Applicants are required to be able to work AM Cook, AM Prep, PM Cook, shifts rotating holidays and every other weekend.
 
Wage range starts at $20.57 per hour, with a full earning potential of $27.76 at step 14.

Full benefits package including PERA, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, 8 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability and Educational Opportunities.

To apply please visit our website at www.northshorehealthgm.org/careers

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