Cook - Full Time - Jersey Community HealthCare

• Plans food preparation by reviewing menus and food production sheets daily.
• Performs all related duties in the assembly/preparation of foods/beverages/patient trays according to nutritional requirements for regular, therapeutic, and other special diet orders.
• Assists with ordering to maintain food inventory; labels/dates food items for storage; considers leftover items/food expiration dates in preparation of menu items.
• Cleans cook­ing utensils and equipment; maintains the work area in a clean and orderly manner; performs dish room and general cleaning duties.
• Delivers patient trays/nourishments in a timely manner.
• Performs serving line and cashier duties for the dining room; balances/deposits cash.
• Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalency. 
• Food Protection Manager Certificate. 
• Prior related experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Organiza­tional skills required to han­dle multiple priorities and meet production deadlines.

Physical Demands:

• Work is of medium demand. 
• Stands/walks most of the shift.
• Routine lifting requirements up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting, bend­ing and reaching required.