Cook

About the role

To prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients, families, visitors, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Reviews production sheets to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, and desserts to be prepared.
• Prepares foods in accordance to diet restrictions when applicable.
• Follows standardized recipes when preparing foods.
• Assists in procuring needed items from designated areas.
• Cooks on grill areas of the cafeteria during meal service as assigned.
• Ensures food will be ready for specified mealtimes by following cooking schedules.
• Confers with Supervisor and/or Dietitians regarding modified diet preparations.
• Sets up patient trayline and cafeteria lines according to menu combinations and assists on patient trayline as needed.
• Maintains cooking area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Follows sanitation procedures in all food preparations.
• Notifies Head Chef and/or Coordinator with any food shortages.
• Completes special cleaning assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Handlers Permit.