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DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:* The Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered Events.Responsibilities:* Patients and families, associates, other departments' personnel are served in providing our services. Perform duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Ensures that contacts with other healthcare team members is friendly, helpful and courteous at all times.Other information:* EDUCATION* High School Grad/GED preferred but not required.* EXPERIENCE* 3 to 4 years of related work experience.* Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash-handling procedures preferred.* LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION* Food Safety Certification preferred for advancement.* OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS* Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.* Ability to maintain a positive attitude.* Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.* Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.* Ability to use a computer.* Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment.* Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.* Involved with the more complex requirements of the position.* Applies some advanced cooking skills. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the requirements of the position.* Extensive working knowledge of food preparation.* WORK ENVIRONMENT* Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.* Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.* Significant walking or other means of mobility.* Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).* Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.* AGE SPECIFIC SERVED* Newborn___ Infant___ Child___ Adolescent___ Adult___ Geriatric___Job DetailsLegal Employer: Lenoir HealthEntity: UNC Lenoir Health CareOrganization Unit: Dietary ServicesWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: LENOIR MEMExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.