Job Description Summary:

Responsible for preparation of all hot and cold foods to be served to hospital patients, cafeteria patrons and catering events.

Qualifications:

• Cooking experience.
• Serv-Safe Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions and standardized recipes. 
• Customer service skills.
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• One year of cooking or two years of food service training and/or experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Directs the food preparation and serving of all meals for hospital patients, cafeteria patrons and catering events.
• Follows appropriate approved menus and approved standardized recipes for regular and modified diets and non-select diets.
• Uses appropriate portion control to provide adequate nutrients and help eliminate waste of food. 
• Makes appropriate food substitutions only as directed and approved by Supervisory Dietitian or Food Service Supervisor. 
• Serves all foods at appropriate time and temperature according to daily work schedule. 
• Keeps accurate daily records for:

• Hot food temperatures per meal 
• Cold food temperatures per meal 
• Freezer and refrigerator temperature charts 
• Menu substitution lists. 

• Receives, checks in, and helps put away freight. 
• Provides direction to Nutritional Services department when Food Service Director, Food Service Coordinator and Lead Cook are not on duty. 
• Supervises dietary aides in food preparation and tray line service.
• Assists in directing diet aides assigned to kitchen duties in food preparation and cleaning duties. 
• Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of tray line, including proper food temperatures. 
• Communicates with Food Service Director, Food Service Coordinator and Lead Cook and departments as well as dietary aides.
• Maintain contact with Food Service Director, Food Service Coordinator and Lead Cook concerning menus, food/supplies, equipment, policies/procedures, regulations, problems and needs. 
• Courteous and responsive to other departments in regards to patients, and patron’s needs for food services. 
• Performs cleaning duties within the department.
• Cleans immediate kitchen work area and keeps it clutter free and dust free. 
• Cleans kitchen equipment whenever it is used and stores in proper place after using. 
• Keeps accurate records on cleaning schedule appropriately for cleaning completed and submits record/checklist to Lead Cook as assigned. 

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Variable - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

The Planetree Culture at Logan Health – Whitefish

Thank you for your interest in Logan Health – Whitefish where we believe everyone who works at our hospital and clinics is a caregiver. At Logan Health – Whitefish our employees are motivated by our open and supportive culture of caring for the patient and each other.

Logan Health – Whitefish was the first hospital in Montana to be affiliated with Planetree International, a non-profit organization setting the global standard for person-centered care. As a Planetree affiliate, we embrace this evidence-based approach partnering with the patient and their family to provide the highest quality patient experience. Logan Health – Whitefish is often recognized as one of the top critical access hospitals in the country and received a 5-star overall rating, the highest designation available for hospitals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2023. We take pride in providing our quality level of service and continuously work to go above and beyond our stellar reputation.