The Cook prepares and oversees all food preparation for patients, residents, and other food service programs within the Bon Secours Charity Health System to ensure a high quality of food services are provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees portion control and food quality for all food service programs.
• Follows standards of local, state, JCAHO, and other regulating agencies to ensure efficient operations of food preparation with optimal quality and takes appropriate action.
• Ensures proper labeling and storage of all left over foods.
• Ensures proper food handling and sanitation.
• Prepares food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.
• Takes daily food sample (one per meal).
• Times food preparation to meet service schedules.
• Records food temperatures.
• Inspects and maintains equipment and work area for both cleanliness and operation.
• Responds to customer concerns as soon as possible.
• Reports any non-functioning and unsafe equipment to supervisor.
• Participates in data collection for quality improvement.
• Communicates to immediate supervisor any food services issues or concerns.
• Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Previous food preparation experience in an institutional setting. Therapeutic diet is required.

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma or GED required.

OTHER:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.