Cook

Job summary
The cook prepares entrees, vegetables, and pureed foods for the patient food service as well as entrees and vegetables for the employees' and visitors' retail cafeteria.The cook also assists in cleaning operations within the food service area on a timely basis.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Preparation and cooking.• Maintaining food quality and production.• Assisting in various ways to make the preparation of meals as time convenient as possible.• Maintaining a positive working relationship.• Serving nutritious meals that enhance the patient's healing process.
Requirements
• CPRH Department of Food Service in the Peoria Service Area.• 1-3 years of experience required.• Food Handler Certification within 30 days.• Basic English skills in reading, writing, and oral communication.• Ability to respond appropriately to customers/co-workers.• Basic computer knowledge.• Experience with computer program/software for food service.• Ability to use usual and customary equipment for the position.• Occasional travel to other Carle Peoria region facilities/hospitals.• Required to drive own vehicle for business purposes.
Key Skills Needed
• Basic reading skills• Basic writing skills• Basic oral skills• Communication Skills• Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker• Interaction with a wide variety of people• Maintain confidential information• Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information• Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor• Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.• Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.• Experience with a computer program/software for food service• E-mail client