Posted:
8/29/2024, 12:02:03 AM
Location(s):
Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Cook
Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You'll be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.
When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Tradition Hospital understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Cook, you will cook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers, special events and visitors.
A caregiver in this position works a day/evening rotation between 12:00PM – 12:00AM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Review menus and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be obtained and prepared.
Follow standardized recipes in preparation of all foods.
Plan cooking schedules with a supervisor and/or dietitian.
Ensure that all foods are prepared to meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance.
Confer with dietitians regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
Adhere to HACCP guidelines in food storage, food handling, food preparation, sanitation and maintenance of work area.
Ensure that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper orientation.
Detect and report spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies and equipment and other unusual conditions.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Sufficient previous experience in large scale food preparation.
Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including types of preparation and related routines.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
Two years of related experience.
Training in institutional food preparation.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects for tools, reach with hands and arms, stoop and lift or move objects up to 75 pounds.
Position requires normal or corrected vision.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit