Cook- fulltime

at RehabCare in GilbertGilbert, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Description
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital- Gilbert is the second joint venture operation, free-standing Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital between Dignity Health and Kindred Healthcare. This new 50,000 square foot two-story 40-bed hospital will be located at 1850 South Santan Village Gilbert, Arizona.
The facility will have all private rooms and focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. The large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums will be outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton. The hospital will also include a therapeutic courtyard with exterior amenities, such as a golf chipping range, pickle ball and cornhole.
JOB SUMMARY:
The cook prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, staff and visitors and also act as a lead in the department. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and adhering to food safety requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensures meals are ready at the specified times and tests foods being cooked to ensure proper seasoning etc.
Consults with the Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
Supervises Nutritional Services workers when washing, trimming or preparing food.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
Cooks meat, fish and poultry in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner and adheres to all infection control policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Prior food service or customer service experience with cooking experience preferred.
Prior healthcare experience preferred but not required.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Drug Free Workplace