Overview

　　For more than 50 years the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children teens adults senior citizens friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.

　　Responsibilities

　　Job Summary / Purpose

　　This position contributes to the mission and vision of CHI Health by preparing, distributing and storing all foods according to department policies and procedures. Assists in catering production. Assists with inventories, records, portion and cost controls according to departmental standards. Works closely with supervisory personnel in operating the department with a minimum of waste and maximum efficiency. Maintains standards of safety and sanitation of all equipment and work areas. Attitude and high morale is a high priority of this position..

　　Key Job Responsibilities

　　Plans and prepares foods according to recipes and time schedules

　　Works as a team member in pre‑preparation, preparation, portioning, and storage of Assists on patient tray assembly line.

　　Exercises quality control, including portion sizes and temperature standards. Monitors refrigerator and freezer temperatures in designated work areas.

　　Logs information on production sheets and other records required in the department.

　　Assists in food product evaluation, test trays, and environmental sanitation inspections .

　　Maintains a high standard of sanitation in area of responsibility to comply with hospital management, local and state inspectors, JCAHO and CMS. Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas.

　　Takes care of hospital equipment and reports any equipment that is not working properly or equipment that is not safe.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Must possess good cooking skills with restaurant or institutional background. Must show creativity, enthusiasm, and a consistent positive attitude. Must work well with others. Ability to read and write.

　　Ability to calculate amounts of ingredients when adjusting recipes. Ability to interpret written instructions and follow through with oral instructions. Must complete Food Services Sanitation class or inservice.

　　Pay Range

　　$15.00 - $20.88 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.