FANS RETAIL COOK

General Purpose of Job:

To prepare, cook and serve food items for patient needs and for public areas as needed.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Prepare and cook according to recipes, methods and procedures for all different aspects of patient care
• Prepare and cook as needed for catering events, special functions and retail support as needed.
• Responsible for proper storage and handling of food products. Ensures proper food temperatures. Labels and dates all products according to established guidelines.
• Follows all appropriate sanitation guidelines.
• Responsible for cleaning all cooking, preparation, serving and storage areas and reporting equipment that needs repair or maintenance to supervisor.
• Assists in training of new or part-time Caregivers.
• Contributes to and supports Goals and Objectives of Food and Nutrition Services and the Health System.
• Is flexible in working alternate schedules as required for the proper operations of the department.
• Helps in solving work area problems by communicating ideas and solutions to supervisor and fellow Caregivers.
• Maintains hospital standards by participating is in services, committees and continuing education programs, etc.
• Proactive approach to daily work; take the initiative
• Demonstrate customer service congruent with Sparrow's ICARE Value system.