Cook - FT - Shift Varies

About the role

Responsible for quality food production for patients and staff. This position must follow standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure consistency and minimize waste. The cook is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items according to established guidelines.
• Checks menu and production schedule to determine variety and quantity of foods to prepare.
• Uses standardized recipe scaled to appropriate amounts based on the number of patients, cafeteria, and/or catering needs etc.
• Prepares hot food following preparation sheets and recipes.
• Properly portions and ensures presentation standards are met.
• Recommends to Chef Manager/Supervisor proper utilization of leftover food products.
• Prepares foods at appropriate temperatures.
• Sets up tray line and cafeteria line on time.
• Replenishes food as needed on cafeteria line or tray line.
• Anticipates items that might run out and have a backup ready.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.
• Cleans equipment according to standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area throughout the day and at the end of shift.
• Ensures green/red buckets are in place and being used appropriately.
• Holds food at the appropriate temperature.
• Uses cool down procedure for food in the temperature danger zone.
• Correctly documents temperature monitoring per procedure.
• Keeps area organized and free from clutter.
• Limits food to be used or discarded prior to or on expiration date.
• Follows hand washing guidelines and wears gloves when handling ready to eat food.

Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Not specified
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Two (2) years cooking experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Not specified
• Education: Not specified

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon