Cook

at University of Vermont Medical Center in Middlebury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Cook

Job Ref:

R0087567

Category:

Food Service

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

Porter Medical Center

Location:

30 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753

Department:

Porter – Nutrition Services

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day/Eve

Hours:

-

Hours per Week:

40

Weekend Needs:

Every Other

Pay Rate:

$21.03 – $31.25 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

Job Summary:

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the established seasonal cycle menus at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation. He/she is under the direct supervision of the Lead Cook and is ultimately supervised by the Nutrition Services Manager. He/she is responsible for ensuring sfety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets. He/she is expected to work collaboratively with the Nutrition Services Manager, staff dietitian, support staff, and other department team members as required.

Education:

+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

+ Minimum of three years work experience in this position.

+ Minimum 18 years of age.

+ ServSafe certification preferred.

Knowledge/Special Skills:

+ Able to read, write and speak the English language.

+ Demonstrates ability to provide leadership and adapt to change.

+ Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

+ Professional appearance.

+ Satisfactory references.

+ Able to follow standardized recipes.

+ Prepare foods in compliance with diet orders.

+ Able to correctly modify food textures and portion foods.

+ Comply with requirements and standards established by regulatory agencies.

+ Function as a team member.