Dietary Cook - Geri Psych Hospital - FT (includes every other weekend)

Assurance Health is a 28 bed short-term inpatient geri-psychiatric hospital located in Cincinnati (Blue Ash) OH that focuses on the mental health needs of our senior population.
Our dedicated staff provides much needed, highly specialized, and compassionate psychiatric/medical care for our aging population.
Our fast-growing health system provides growth potential and advancement opportunities.
We offer a reasonable and safe patient ratio, weekend shift differentials as well as an evening shift differential, and tuition reimbursement.
If you are looking for a career path that leaves you fulfilled and appreciated, come join our team.
We are seeking professionals to join our family! _*Responsibilities:*_ 1.
Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
2.
Assists in maintaining the dietary department in a safe, and sanitary manner and reports any problems to Dietary Manager 3.
Responsible for scraping, stacking, washing and sanitizing dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc.
and for removing broken and chipped dishes and glassware from use.
Wraps flatware if needed.
4.
Properly transports and stores dishes, flatware, pots/pans etc.
Responsible for having sufficient quantities of clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc, to meet time schedule for meal preparation and service.
5.
Cleans and sanitizes the dish machine and dish room.
Empties and cleans/sanitizes the trash can.
Keeps work area clean and uncluttered and completes assigned cleaning duties, 6.
Sets up trays for service, sorts diet cards and/or selective menus.
7.
Serves trays on tray line and checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality before they are delivered.
Deliver cards to floors as needed.
8.
Busses tables in dining room and wipes table tops, if needed.
9.
Attends in-service and other necessary training.
10.
Communicates and cooperates with the staff, patients and their families 11.
Estimates food requirements to eliminate waste and leftovers.
Properly stores and utilizes leftover food.
12.
Maintains a clean working area during food production.
13.
Assures late trays are properly processed and that between meal feedings are prepared and delivered, as applicable, to floors.
14.
Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
15.
Shares responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
16.
Reports to work as scheduled and in a timely manner.
Alerts appropriate personnel to staffing needs.
17.
Floats to other departments / facilities as directed.
18.
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
19.
Displays concern and initiative.
Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
20.
Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
21.
Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
22.
Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
23.
Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
24.
Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
*Requirements* 1.
Must be able to be on feet standing or walking most of the working day and must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and twist numerous times daily.
Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds on occasional basis, sweep and mop floors, and push/pull carts.
Must be able to climb on safety ladders to perform cleaning, storage or other duties.
Must be able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity requirements.
Previous experience as a cook or dietary aide is required 2.
Must be able to work a variety of shifts 3.
Experience in a kitchen is preferred, but will train the right candidate.
4.
Must have a sincere interest in food service, and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
5.
Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.
6.
Must have knowledge of or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures and use these on a daily basis.
7.
Must posses and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
8.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Shift: * Day shift Experience: * Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person