Cook (FT, Days and Evenings) - Einstein Montgomery

About the role

The Cook is responsible for preparing food according to standard recipes and ensuring superior quality food which meets standards for flavor, texture, appearance, temperature, nutritional value and palatability for patients, patrons and catering guests. Categories of foods include but are not limited to entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Competently prepare select foods for patients, staff & visitors that are of the highest quality, visually and taste.
• Braises, sautés, broils, boils, stews, steams, bakes and grills to proper cooking time and temperature; safely holds food at all times.
• Prepares and portions entrees, soups, and sauces and vegetables according to recipes and production orders. Records usage on production records in order to ensure that foods are prepared correctly and costs are maintained.
• Assembles ingredients and prepares recipe; portion, label and date for storage or transport.
• Maintains proper handling, storage, cooling and delivery of food and supplies to ensure patient/customer safety using HACCP guidelines.
• Maintains proper HACCP and production records.
• Checks on food during service in the patient and non-patient areas in order to ensure that there are no delays in service.
• Plans cooking and prepping schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times.
• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Stores leftovers appropriately and utilizes same in subsequent day/menu in order to ensure that they are served within timeframe.
• Completes cleaning assignments in order to ensure that sanitation standards are maintained in cooking and serving areas.
• Participates in and attends all department in-services to maintain department operating standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Experience: 3+ years previous experience in food preparation required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions.