Cook (FT Day) West Penn Hospital

About the Role

This position prepares foods for service to patients, cafeteria, and catering customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and produces hot and cold food items for assigned areas and for special requests in accordance with departmental standards, regulatory standards, and pre-established task assignments (60%).
• Utilizes proper food handling and food storage techniques when receiving, rotating, storing, and preparing food (20%).
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods and required chemicals. Complies with all safety and infection control guidelines (10%).
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards according to departmental policies and regulatory agency requirements (10%).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience in an institutional setting.
• ACHD or Serve Safe Certification preferred.

Compliance

This role requires adherence to ethical and legal standards, including compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, and the company’s Code of Business Conduct. Employees must protect covered information, cardholder data, and other confidential customer information at all times.