Cook

Company: Encompass Health
Location: Evansville
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The Cook prepares, seasons and cooks regular and therapeutic diets for patients, employees, visitors and special functions.Job Code: 100069License or Certification: - Food handlers permit (if required by state or county regulations) Total Education, Vocational Training and Experience: - Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets, recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience desirable. - Knowledge of all A.A.C.C.P. guidelines, preferred. - Knowledge of food safety guidelines, preferred Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment, convection oven, mixer, steamer, gas range, grill, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, steam tables, fryer, food processor, scales, meat slicer Physical Requirements: - Ability to sit, stand for long periods, reach, push, pull and lift minimum of 20 pounds, stoop and kneel - Ability to grasp and use fine finger movement, feel fine sensation to discern temperate and texture. Skills and Abilities: - Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner - Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via email. - Ability to work independently without supervision. - Ability to ensure sanitation of department Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Wet surfaces and sharp objects and high noise levels possible - Hot and cold temperatures extremes - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e. before, during or after a disaster. - Regular attendance and reporting on time to work is a requirement of position.Address: 600 Mary Street, 4th Floor, Evansville 47747Shift: Day JobSchedule: Full-timeJob ID: 2026902

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