Cook I

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Socorro
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Summary:
Prepares food items according to standardized recipes and methods for hospital patients, personnel, and visitors. Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours Interested in learning more?: Schedulee a one-on-one chat with a Clinical Recruiter by clicking here Responsibilities: Responsibilities:

Prepares food.

Responsible for quality end product, portion control, cost control, accuracy in tray assembly, and distribution to patients, staff and visitors. Sets up transportation cart. Retrieves trays from patient s rooms as needed, as well as delivers special trays for patients, staff and floor as needed.

Stocks and rotates supplies in storage area. Records temperatures of all equipment/foods daily and as needed. Assembly of necessary ingredients for production along with requisitioning items needed as well as proper storage of all foods and nonfood items.

Responsible for department sanitation and regulations. Washes pots and pans, containers and utensils manually along with all dishes, trays and utensils through the use of the automated dishwasher.

Completes/Assists with processing all necessary paperwork pertaining to the patient and the department.

Promotes a positive work environment and facilitates the training of less experienced staff.

Possess a basic understanding of therapeutic modification of diets, although the cook remains under supervision. Must be able to apply knowledge of job skills in a self- starting manner.

Open and close the department when Manager is absent.

Orders food and supplies as needed in supervisors absence.
Qualifications: Other information:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Prefer three years experience as a cook and other food preparation items, or short order grill work. Must be able to read recipes, production records, temperature logs, and tally forms. Must be able to cook large volume and based on necessary diet information.

UPDATED: 9.29.2023
Education:
Essential:
High School Diploma or GED
Benefits: We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! Learn more about our employee benefits: Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. About Our Regional Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities. We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes. New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $19.80 Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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