Job Title: Nutritional Service Worker/Cook

Department: Food Services

Location: Gouverneur Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40 hours weekly

Schedule: 8 hour shifts, variable days, every other weekend and holiday; 6 am-2:30 pm or 10 am-6:30 pm shifts will be scheduled based on the needs of the department.

SUMMARY:

The responsibilities of this classification include preparing, serving and delivering food to the units for patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Preparation & Service

Assists in preparing food in a timely manner to meet meal period deadlines

Prepares meals following established menus and approved recipes

Ensures food is visually appealing for patients

Assists with special catering events as required

Safety & Compliance

Follows proper procedures and protocols for safe food handling

Adheres to safety practices when operating equipment

Reports and addresses environmental safety concerns in the nutrition department

Complies with national food safety procedures and facility policies

Completes annual mandatory training in a timely manner

Administrative & Quality Support

Participates in facility-wide QAPI programs

Assists with clerical tasks such as data entry and patient tray tickets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 year of similar food service experience in institutional setting

High School diploma/GED

Secondary culinary education, or BOCES training in culinary arts

ServSafe Certification

UNION:

1199 - SEIU (GH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.27 - $27.67

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.