Cook for The Clary Care Center

About us: For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities. 

Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.

 

Cook/Diet Aide for The Clary Care Center

 

Full Time Day Shift with rotating days and weekends 6am - 2:30pm and 9:30am - 6:00pm

 

Education / Experience:

Ability to read and write.

Minimum of one year experience in quantity food preparation.

Experience in therapeutic diet preparation preferred.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares entrees and hot food items for residents and special functions.
• Follows menus, package instructions and recipes.
• Determines the amount of food needed, with a minimum of under/over production and waste.
• Insures high quality results (food looks and tastes good; not overcooked).
• Utilizes leftovers in a cost-conscious manner.
• Bakes special dessert items as necessary or as time allows.
• Insures that all meats are thawed in refrigerator in advance.
• Practices good sanitation when working with food.
• Insures that food is covered, labeled, dated, stored properly and not wasted.
• Insures that hot food is served hot and cold food is served cold.
• Prepares resident meals according to menu.
• Insures that food is prepared and portioned according to diet order – i.e. low sodium, ADA, renal, etc.
• Insures that all special food items and pureed foods are ready before trayline starts.
• Sets up serves hot food items on resident trayline.
• Dismantles hot food line and stores food properly.
• Prepares food carts for delivery to The Wilkinson Center.
• Insures that menu substitutes are recorded.
• Organizes daily routine to insure that all work is completed on time.
• Prepares food as close to serving time as possible to assure quality.
• Insures that routine tasks are completed without overtime.
• Safely operates and takes care of kitchen equipment: Convection and Conventional Ovens, Steams and Steam Kettles, Gas Grill, Deep Fryer, Food Processor and Blenders, Microwave, Meat Slicers
• Uses timers and meat thermometers to assure quality.
• Completes duties on Cooks’ Weekly Cleaning Schedule: Deep Fat Fryer, Cook’s Refrigerator, Microwave and Food Processor Tables, Flour Bins, Spice Shelves, Cooks Area, etc.
• Insures that all equipment and work areas are left clean before end of shift
• Insures communication with co-workers, supervisors and with department management.
• Oversees Diet Aides with food preparation responsibilities and insures that all food is of good quality

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

 

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

 

Professional Requirements

 

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Sitting for extended periods of time (up to 4 hour intervals)
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop and reach/lift above your head, without any assistive devices. 
• Must be able to read documentation in a variety of formats such as in print and electronically.
• Must be able to hear adequately enough in order to clearly communicate with others and use communication devices such as telephones must be able to hear patients, alarms, call bells, etc.
• Maintains mental and emotional stability, using a courteous and calm approach in all contacts with patients, visitors and healthcare team members.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds or more.
• Have near normal hearing – able to hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice/ webinars
• Have near normal vision – clarity of vision (both near and far) either corrected on non-corrected, ability to distinguish colors
• Have good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Standing – continuously within the shift (67-100%)
• Walking – continuously within the shift (67-100%)
• Climbing – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
• Bending/stooping – frequently within the shift (34-66%)
• Twist at the waist – occasionally with the shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/pulling – frequently within the shift (34-66%)
• Lift/carry – 20lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above the shoulders – frequently within the shift (34-67%)
• Lift/carry – 50lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%).

 

Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.

marie.culver@stephenscountyhospital.com