Cook Hospital Dietary

General Information:

Job title: Cook

Location: Mile Bluff Medical Center - Mauston WI

Schedule: Full-time 80 hours per pay period; 11:00am - 7:30pm

Weekend rotation: Every other weekend

Holiday rotation: Holiday rotation

Position Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals for residents and guests while following established menus recipes portion guidelines and individual dietary requirements. This role supports daily food service operations by preparing meals in larger quantities assisting with meal service maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and ensuring food is handled safely and appropriately.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook breakfast lunch and other assigned meal items according to established menus recipes and resident dietary needs.
• Assist with preparing the dining room and meal service areas for scheduled meals.
• Serve meals beverages and meal trays to residents while ensuring appropriate portions and dietary requirements are followed.
• Portion and package food according to nursing home guidelines and elder nutrition program requirements.
• Prepare designated food items for distribution or pickup by the nutrition center.
• Receive food and supply deliveries and properly store products in the appropriate locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen food preparation and dining areas throughout the shift.
• Wash dishes utensils cookware and other food service equipment.
• Complete routine kitchen sanitation tasks including cleaning appliances and preparation surfaces emptying garbage and checking or recalibrating thermometers as needed.
• Follow food safety sanitation and infection prevention practices at all times.
• Assist with additional dietary or food service responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of related food service cooking or kitchen experience required.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within two months of hire.
• Previous experience in healthcare senior living long-term care or a similar setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Comfortable using computers and basic electronic systems required for the position.
• Ability to read understand and prepare food using large-quantity recipes.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and safe operating practices.
• General understanding of food sanitation requirements proper food handling and specialized diets.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Strong communication teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify problems and respond appropriately to changing meal service needs.

Required Experience:

IC