Cook

About the role

Responsible for the preparation of a variety of regular and modified, cooked and baked products for patients and other customers. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area. Performs all duties of an Assistant Cook.

Responsibilities

• Promotes/coordinates standard & special set up and layout of buffets & stations of food items as set out by Manager/ Supervisor.
• Competent in managing requisitions for food & supplies, menu maintenance and recipe maintenance of specific food stations.
• Proficient in use & set-up of all equipment related to production of and superior customer service as regards specific stations (carving board & lamps, patio grills, butane burners, pizza oven, etc).
• Prepares and cooks a wide variety of foods following standardized recipes to achieve required taste, appearance and nutritional standards.
• Quickly & accurately adjust recipes through basic cooking principles & elementary mathematical skills.
• Constantly maintain work area and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Promote customer service through effective completion of assignments according to schedule & time lines.
• Effectively understand and follow oral & written directions.
• Proficient in use of all equipment related to production of food and superior customer service (grills, ovens, steam table, mixers, dish machine, etc).
• Maintains, promotes & enforces HAACP program in assigned areas including proper storage & temperature maintenance, time & task schedules & cleaning schedules; must complete & update ServSafe course.
• Performs duties of cooks assistant, server and janitor as well as limited bakery & pastry responsibilities.
• Reconciliation of food usage through hands on administration & tracking resources & systems.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System and Nutritional Services Policies and Procedures.
• May requires working variable shifts.
• DCH Standards Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Able to read and write English and understand and interpret follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Two years experience as a cook preferred.
• Able to operate a variety of food service equipment such as fryers, choppers, steamers, etc.
• ServSafe class is with a minimum score of 75% is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.