Job Description:

Fairlawn
Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health

Worcester, MA 01602

The Cook is responsible for preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions. The Cook assists in maintaining inventory and sanitary conditions within the department.

Job Code: 100211

License
or Certification:

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Food
handlers permit (if required by state or county regulations)

Total
Education, Vocational Training and Experience:

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Training
in food preparation for therapeutic diets, recent institutional cooking
experience and special function cooking experience desirable.

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Knowledge
of all H.A.C.C.P.guidelines

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Knowledge
of food safety guidelines, preferred

Machines,
Equipment Used

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General
office equipment, convection oven, mixer, steamer, gas range, grill, oven,
microwave, toaster, blender, steam tables, fryer, food processor, scales, meat
slicer.

Physical
Requirements:

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Ability
to sit, stand for long periods, reach, push, pull and lift minimum of 20
pounds, stoop and kneel

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Ability
to grasp and use fine finger movement, feel fine sensation to discern temperate
and texture.

Skills
and Abilities:

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Ability
to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

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Ability
to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a
detail-oriented manner

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Ability
to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via
email.

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Ability
to work independently without supervision.

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Ability
to ensure sanitation of department

Environmental
Conditions:

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Indoor,
temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure

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Exposure
or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.

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Wet
surfaces and sharp objects and high noise levels possible

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Hot
and cold temperatures extremes

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May
work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity
Standards:

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May
be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if
needed to meet deadlines.

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May
be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled
days/shifts.

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Will
be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e. before,
during or after a disaster.

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Regular
attendance and reporting on time to work is a requirement of position.

Address: 189 May Street, Worcester 01602
Schedule: PRN / Pool / As Needed
Job ID: 2027436
Contact Name - External: Camiel Campbell
Contact Email - External: Camiel.Campbell@encompasshealth.com

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