Location: Janesville,WI, USA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.One year of experience as a cook required.Internal training required.Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.
Certification and Licensure
State Food Safety Sanitation Certification.
Skills and AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal / communication skillsFull knowledge of kitchen equipmentAble to perform mathematical calculationsLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to other employees of the organizationAbility to communicate with others in a positive mannerMATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract divide and multiply all numbersAbility to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurements and volumeREASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.Ability to deal with problems.COMPUTER SKILLSBasic computer knowledge needed.Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.This is considered medium work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Good manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment, keyboard, mouse and printer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Level of Supervision
Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but must be able to make decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.
Supervises
N/A