Job Title Cook - Nutrition Services (Unscheduled) #7384.1
Job Profile
Working Days: Unscheduled/On-call including weekends and holidays Salem Health is a not-for-profit regional health system in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley that includes **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., along with West Valley Hospital, a critical-access hospital; Willamette Health Partners (medical group comprising primary-care and specialty practices), and other affiliated healthcare organizations. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a Magnet®-recognized facility, is a regional referral center and one of the largest acute-care hospitals in Oregon. Our hospital is licensed for 454 acute care beds, and is guided by a 15-member volunteer Board of Trustees. The hospital is the city of Salem's largest private employer, with approximately 3,500 full and part-time employees. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a dynamic, experienced, team-oriented and quality focused information services professional to assume the role of Cook. The cook is responsible for both patient and retail food services campus wide. The cook must be able to function in a high speed, constantly changing environment, while being able to multi-task. This position requires a team oriented individual who is able to provide support and assistance when needed.
General Responsibilities: • Completes all set-up and preparatory work to prevent outages and service delays. • Demonstrates excellent customer service. • Maintains a true sense of urgency by completing all tasks assigned in a timely manner and provides effective and efficient turn-around of food production to prevent unnecessary service delays to the customer.
Working Conditions: • Must be able to thrive in an environment where you have almost constant direct customer/patient contact • Must have the ability to work efficiently and responsibly in an environment with multiple work demands and short time frames Special Skills, Knowledge, or Abilities: • Must be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills • Must be flexible and willing to work in other areas or on other projects as needed • Must demonstrate an ability to read, understand, and produce food items as outlined on a standardized recipe or production record • Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, creativity, and strong time management skills
Salem Health is looking for the following demonstrated strengths, as defined by the Gallup Organization: Strengths: Service: A drive to be of service to others. Ethics: A clear understanding of right and wrong which guides your actions. Responsibility: A need to assume personal accountability for your work. Empathy: An ability to identify the feelings and perspectives of others. Team: A need to build feelings of mutual support.
Minimum Qualifications: • Current Food Handler’s Card required • High school diploma, GED, or completion of a job training program required • Training in food/beverage preparation and presentation strongly preferred • Minimum of one (1) year experience in a customer service position required • Knowledge of therapeutic/modified diets preferred • Must have knowledge of, and ability to, operate all food preparation equipment • Must be able to adhere to all proper food handling techniques
Additional Information: This position is designated as Waive Daily Overtime. Statutory overtime will be paid after 40 hours in one work week.
In order to be considered for this position, your resume must reflect all relevant licenses, certifications, education, and experience noted in the requirements and minimum qualification sections of this job posting. Without this information, candidates cannot be considered for positions to which they may be qualified.
Unscheduled means on-call basis and not benefits eligible. Unscheduled employees are required to work at least two shifts per month, however, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. cannot assure a set schedule or hours per week. Tell A Friend
