Cook ( Part-Time)

Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health

The Cook prepares, seasons and cooks regular and therapeutic diets for patients, employees, visitors and special functions.

Job Code: 100069

License or Certification:

• Food handlers permit (preferred but not required)

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 H.A.C.C.P.guidelines

• 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.