Cook PRN

Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Cook PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Del Sol Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues.
Do you want to work as a(an) Cook PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.
We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision, prepares all food items according to production needs and standardized recipes.
Must plan production so that, food is ready at time required.
Check for taste, texture, and appearance.
Maintain food at proper temperatures in appropriate size serving pans and handles food following proper procedures to ensure sanitation and safety.
Pulls required items in sufficient quantities to thaw according to menu forecasts.
Keep area neat, clean, and sanitized.
Complete daily cleaning as assigned.
POPULATION SERVED: Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient populations served: Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuron, GI conditions and diseases including but not limited to: CAD, PVD, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare items according to standardized recipes for all meals.
Have all food items portioned and served at appropriate time.
Serve on tray line with accuracy and with diet standards.
Pull items as per production sheet requirements.
Prep items for the next day.
Portion and garnish all food items.
Assures food at proper temperature at all times.
(HACCP) Performs all cleaning assignments.
Participates in Quality Improvement/Quality Control.
Other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES: Individual Leadership: Demonstrates confidence in own skills, knowledge and ability and opportunities for personal growth and ability to accept and adapt change.
Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
Transcultural Sensitivity: Treats patients/customers as individuals with unique values, beliefs, and practices.
Risk Management/Patient/Customer Safety: Demonstrates patient/customer safety according to policies and procedures.
Educator: Identifies, implements, and/or evaluates opportunities for patient/family education.
Infection Control: Demonstrates infection control practices congruent with policies and procedures.
Performance Improvement: Performs, participates, implements and evaluates performance improvement activities at the department level.
Financial Accountability: Identifies opportunities for waste reduction and department efficiency.
Information Management: Demonstrates adherence to information management polices and procedures, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Communication: Works as a team member through interaction, assistance and demonstration of appropriate communication skills and reporting/activation of the chain of command appropriately.
Practices Professionalism: Performs, participates, implements and evaluates personal performance.
Ethics/Compliance: Performs all duties ethically, complying with all policies and procedures, federal, state, and local laws.
Environment of care: Demonstrates accountability in role and responsibilities of the 7 Environment of Care plans.
Job Specific: EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:(list required and preferred separately) PREFERRED High school graduate preferred, although graduation from a technical school specializing in hotel or institutional school cooking may be substituted if worker has the required experience.
GED or equivalent is acceptable.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:(list required and preferred separately) REQUIRED * Current Food Handlers Card required.
(Must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:(list required and preferred separately) REQUIRED * Minimum 1 year of experience.
PREFERRED Must be able to read and write English sufficient to follow recipes and production standards.
Must have a working knowledge of food preparation for modified diets.
(Diabetic, low sodium, low cholesterol and low fat.
) Must be able to operate standard kitchen equipment including; blender, slicer, grinder, chopper, mixer, oven, grill, steamers, steam jacketed kettles, fryer and tilting skillet.
Must have ability to adjust recipe quantities and be familiar with food preparation terms and cooking methods.
Prefer experience with cooking in an institutional setting and experience with cooking methods and modified diets.
Must have experience in use of proper sanitation procedures and techniques.
Must have working knowledge of food preparation for modified diets or willingness to learn.
Must be able to plan output to meet service and time demands.
Must have good organization skills.
Entire shift spent walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, etc.
may need to lift up to fifty pound in weight when putting up deliveries and taking out meat items for preparation and cooking.
Needs an ability to forecast demand and assure preparation for scheduled meals.
Must have communication skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, customers, and co-workers.
Del Sol Medical Centeris a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas.
We havea Level II trauma designation.
This facility has300+ patient beds.
Ourrange of servicesinclude emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, abariatric clinic, and aMinimally Invasive Surgery Center.
Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare.
We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.
7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital.
People do.
"- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cook PRN opening.
We review all applications.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status