Cook / Chef

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and ensure quality products.
• Labels and stores items correctly.
• Utilizes proper food handling techniques.
• Reviews menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals; ensures diets are prepared properly, accurately, and attractively according to plans using appropriate portions and special diet items.
• Fulfills standardized recipes and special diet orders, preparing adequate quantities to meet all service requirements.
• Ensures foods are tested and tasted for proper appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature, and adjusts as necessary.
• Serves under supervision when needed.

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare food service is preferred, though not required.
• Banquet/Catering experience is preferred, though not required.
• Supervisor experience is preferred, though not required.

Qualifications

• Outstanding culinary skills.
• Talent for expressing creativity and enthusiasm in food preparation.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Skills

• Food safety and handling knowledge.
• Proficiency in following recipes and special diet orders.
• Ability to taste and adjust food consistency.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Free meal per shift.
• Earned time off.
• Holiday incentive pay.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending plan.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• No late nights.
• Free uniform.

Pay

$18.00-$20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Part Time and Full Time.

Contact

To learn more about the position, visit NHC Place at the Trace.