Cook Assistant

Company: Compass Health Network
Location: Windsor
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

The cook assistant assists in preparation of well-seasoned, attractive, appetizing meals and serves meals to patients and employees, according to established policy and procedures at our local mental health hospital. Part-time, 20 hours weekly. Mondays from 11:30 a.m-8:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., and every other weekend 11:30-8:00 p.m. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC --- Prepares food and assists in maintaining the dietary department in a safe and sanitary manner--- Attends in-service education classes pertinent to job responsibilities--- Receives food and supplies according to established policy and procedures--- Responsible for additional tasks as designated by the Director of Nutrition Services--- Functions within a setting which may change frequently due to consumer and staff needs--- Other duties as assigned ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES - COMPANY WIDE --- Regularly attends work except for approved absences--- Attends all training as required--- Maintain professional, "champion" behavior--- Provides quality customer service--- Provides services with a commitment to service excellence--- Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence--- Team oriented and values diversity DESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES --- Change Readiness--- Conflict Resolution --- Creative Thinking --- Communication - Oral--- Communication - Written--- Decision Making --- Multitasking/Planning--- Organizational/Time Management --- Teamwork WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK --- Regular exposure to radiation sources--- Operating vehicles or machineryJob Requirements: EDUCATION High School/GED preferred WORK EXPERIENCE --- Experience in quantity food production preferred--- Knowledge of JCAHO and Federal/State regulations and standards required--- Must possess cognitive, organizational, and emotional ability and maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines and difficult situationsLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Must have current food handlers' card for participating county of operations (Henry) Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

Keywords: Compass Health Network, Independence , Cook Assistant, Hospitality & Tourism , Windsor, Missouri