Cook (Part Time)- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital

Job Functions

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic food preparation techniques.
• Performs tasks such as preparing, washing, trims, and seasons food items for each meal;
• Mixes ingredients according to recipes;
• Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grills, slicers, and tenderizers with proficiency.
• Consistently produces a good quality product.
• Cooks a variety of foods following standardized recipes and methods of preparation;
• Maintains department standards in baking, roasting, broiling and steaming meats, fish and other foods;
• Observes and tastes food being cooked and adds ingredients or seasoning to improve flavor or texture as needed;
• Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked;
• Correctly adjusts heat controls and timers on ovens, grills, etc. as required.
• Demonstrates good judgment in the ability to organize workflow.
• Carpers distribution of food to serving units at specified time;
• Carves portions of meat, fish and fowl for individual servings and prepares food for serving units;
• Apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in the work area.
• Consistently ensures that proper techniques are used in the storage, handling and holding of all food items, including leftovers;
• Utilizes kitchen equipment appropriately and safely;
• Maintains a sanitary and safe work area at all times.

Requirements

• One year commercial or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking measures/procedures.
• Hipaa Requirements: Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position.
• Safety Requirements: Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: incident reporting, handling wastes, sharps and linens, PPE, hand washing, exposure control plans, environmental rounds to ensure safety.