Food Services Worker​/Cook - Dietary

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We're seeking a Food Services Worker/Cook to join our team of compassionate caregivers. Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.

Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the preparation and service of food and dietary needs of patients, staff, and visitors. Prepares and delivers food trays to patients. Maintain high standards of sanitation.

Essential Functions

• Prepares meals for patient and cafeteria visitors according to the menu and prescribed standards of preparation, to include regular and special diets.
• Responsible for the proper cleaning equipment, i.e. ovens, stoves, mixers, and dishes as needed and upon completion of the shift.
• Responsible for proper set –up of hot food line, ensuring proper preparation of hot and cold foods. Serve portions according to prescribed amounts.
• Ensure leftover foods are properly stored, labeled, and dated according to department policy and other regulatory standards.
• Assist with proper check-in and storage of deliveries, rotate stock according to first-in/first-out process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age appropriate nutrition and the ability to make acceptable substitutions on therapeutic diets.
• Attend department meetings and training required by the hospital and dietary department.
• This is list not considered exhaustive, there are potentially other job duties that could be considered a part of this position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Experience in commercial or hospital food service
• Demonstrate proper sanitation and food handling techniques

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference checks and a post offer drug screen.
• Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).
• Tuberculin screening required annually.
• Hospital required vaccinations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office and/or patient care, acute care hospital environment.
• You must be able to travel locally between facilities and within the surrounding community.
• Occasional exposure to minimal physical risk

Compassion: We show empathy, respect and dignity in our interactions with patients and others.

Accountability: We take responsibility for one’s actions, decisions and behaviors to deliver safe care to our patients, along with our professional interactions with others.

Respect: We recognize and value each individual’s dignity, preferences and unique needs while appreciating ideas, culture, beliefs and experiences.

Excellence: We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes.

We offer a competitive wage, health, dental, vision, critical illness and life insurance benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, $0 generic prescription drugs, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness programs, gym discounts and Home Workout Program. Qualified positions may offer sign on bonuses or relocation. Your recruiter can provide you with additional information on benefits.