Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

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Job Title

Cook

Location

Stuart

Facility

Martin Hospital South

Department

MMS Nutrition Services South-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

001193

Shift

Day/Night Rotation

Schedule

5:30am-1:00pm/1:30pm-8:00pm

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital serves the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians,nursesand other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment

When we do everything in service for our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, andMartin SouthHospital understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Cook, you will cook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers,special eventsand visitors, ensuring patients receive their mealsin a timely mannerand care is takenregardingdietary restrictions and foodsafety.This isa great opportunityfor an individual who has a passion for customer service and cooking. It can also be a steppingstone to other roles such as becoming aleader

A PRN caregiver in this position worksvarying 8-hour shifts foran average of 27-30 hours per week.Shifts may include 5:30AM – 1:00PM or 1:30PM – 8:00PMAvailability to work any day of the week isrequired

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Review menus and special orders todeterminetypes and quantities of food items to be obtained and prepared.

• Follow standardized recipes in preparation of all foods.

• Plan cooking schedules with a supervisor and/or dietitian.

• Ensure that all foods are prepared to meet existing standards for quality, freshness,tasteand appearance.

• Confer with dietitiansregardingmodified diet preparation and use of leftovers.

• Adhere to HACCP guidelines in food storage, food handling, food preparation,sanitationand maintenance of work area.

• Ensure that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected andmaintainedfor cleanliness and proper orientation.

• Detect and report spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies and equipment and other unusual conditions.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Sufficientpreviousexperience in large scale food preparation

• Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including types of preparation and related routines

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two years of related experience

• Training in institutional food preparation

• Prior restaurant kitchen experience

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects for tools, reach with hands and arms, stoop and lift or move objects up to 75 pounds.

• Position requires normal or corrected vision.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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