The primary responsibility of the Cook is the preparation of food along with food production needs. They are responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the kitchen, maintaining quality control functions and compliance with regulatory agencies and therapeutic diets. They are expected to work collaboratively with Nutrition Services manager, dieticians, support staff and other departments personal as required. This person must be flexible to work between the hours of 6am-730pm and rotating weekends.
Qualifications:
Education/ Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum of one-year work experience in the food service field. Experience in Food Safety desired. ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training or willingness to get certified in a food safety program.
Other Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age and be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to follow standardized recipes.
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Essential Functions Of The Position:
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is an independent, non-profit critical access hospital and rural health clinic located in Townshend, Vermont. The 19-bed hospital specializes in serving patients with acute, rehabilitative and palliative care needs. The hospital has a 24/7 emergency department, a diagnostic imaging department and a full-service laboratory. Grace Cottage Family Health has twelve primary care providers, a pediatrician, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and podiatrist. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are offered to inpatients and outpatients. The hospital also operates a retail pharmacy, Messenger Valley Pharmacy.
