COOK

About the role

This position contributes to success by producing quality hot foods according to established recipes for patient’s services, retail operations and catering events. Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and production sheets which meets the department's standards for quality, as measured by appearance, taste, temperature and portion sizes.
• Follow recipes for regular and modified diets when preparing entrees, baked goods and vegetables to produce a consistent product.
• Report any inconsistencies to the supervisor. Adjust recipes and substitutes ingredients if necessary, based on diet modifications and yields.
• Maintain records for production area, which may include data about production and usage numbers, yields, and over-production/leftovers. Make suggestions for use of leftovers.
• Plan production schedules with supervisor according to HACCP guidelines and menu requirements.
• Cook and prepare food using a variety of methods and HACCP guidelines to produce a quality product.
• Sample, inspect and test food to ensure compliance with appropriate seasoning, quality, appearance, temperature and taste standards.
• Suggest new menu items and contributes ideas to improve the workflow.
• Plan for the disposition of leftovers according to HACCP guidelines for time and temperatures of reheating and storage. Cover labels and dates all items.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Six (6) months of experience in food production and preparation.
• Good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• General mathematic ability to calculate or modify recipes.
• Able to operate small and large kitchen equipment.
• Able to read and interpret menus and recipes.

Qualifications

• Culinary classes and/or Vocational/Technical training in cooking and food preparation.
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Licenses, Certifications & Clearances Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Skills

• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.