Cook | Full-Time

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

About the role

The Cook is responsible for reviewing menus and food production sheets, determining amounts of food to be prepared. Prepares hot and cold foods as assigned for consumption following standardized recipes and HACCP Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Communicate equipment breakdown or food shortages or preparation errors within a timely manner to supervisor to ensure proper resolution.
• Review menus and production sheets to determine amount of food to prepare, organize production, produce food to meet serving deadlines, and follow HACCP and safety guidelines.
• Serve and portion food on the tray line and keep cafeteria supplied with food during meal times.
• Keep food production areas, tray line, and equipment neat, cleaned, and sanitized.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Two years’ experience in quantity food preparation highly preferred.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Mental ability required to follow written and verbal instructions and perform simple math tasks.
• Long periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to learn and understand policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs at a time during shift.

Working Conditions

• Will experience heat and noise from the kitchen and ware washing areas.
• Will experience exposure to steam and high heat from the grill and fryer.
• Water, chemicals, glass breakage, wet floors, and sharp knives.