Maryville Food Production II

Works under the supervision of leadership. Prepares and portions food, nourishments and special items following standardized recipes and procedures. ### Responsibilities - Communicates appropriately, speaks respectfully at all times with patients, families, visitors, and all other caregivers, addressing them by name and responding to needs or requests for assistance promptly and courteously - Prepares food for patients, special functions, and cafeteria using standardized recipes in the amount specified by production sheets; utilizing food and plate presentation as instructed. - Processes all foods and operates equipment according to sanitation and safety regulations. - Inventories and utilizes in a timely manner any perishable and over produced food items. - Maintains a clean work area and equipment. - Assists with training of new cooks. - Actively participates in cross training initiatives throughout the Department. - Assembles patient trays according to the tray tickets. - Assists the team in meeting time deadlines through flexibility in work hours, positions, and duties throughout the day. - Other duties as assigned **Education** - H.S. Diploma - H.S. diploma or GED equivalent - Preferred **Work Experience** - 1 Year - Previous institutional dietary food service - Preferred **Licenses and Certifications** - Upon Hire **Travel Requirements** - Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required ### Qualifications **Skills and Abilities** Essential Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to operate equipment such as steam equipment, blenders, food processor, chopper, slicer, fryer, ovens, grills, scales, can openers, etc. Hand/eye coordination to portion foods; be able to cook recipes and incorporate ingredients. - Ability to manipulate various pieces of equipment and use of scales for weighing. Ability to use hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills to portion foods and incorporate ingredients. Ability to use hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard. Interpersonal Skills - Cooperates with fellow caregivers and has good customer skills. - Good attendance patterns reflect commitment to customers and department goals. Essential Physical Requirements - Ability to lift 20+ lbs., reaching and moving items from various areas to production area. - Pushing carts (50+ lbs). - Ability to be able to move from area to area; stands for entire shift. - Ability to stand for long lengths of time to assemble trays for patients. - Ability to lift trays of food (10+ lbs.) twisting side to side. Essential Mental Abilities - Ability to interpret data and calculate quantities of ingredients needed to prepare products; manipulate recipes for proper quantities needed. - The ability to understand and comprehend procedures on recipes and tube feedings. - Ability to organize workflow process to meet meal service time deadlines. - Ability to correctly operate computer software. Essential Sensory Requirements - Ability to visually inspect, smell or taste food for quality. - Ability to visually see in order to read recipes, patient's food selection on menus, manufacturer directions for tube feedings, schedules, memos, policies and procedures. Exposure to Hazards - Chemicals; cuts; slips; back injuries. Other Skills and Abilities ### About the Company Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care. Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many…