Cook PRN

Job Summary

Produces high quality foods consistently to the assigned menu in accordance to all food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Equivalent
• Required: Food Handler Certification

Responsibilities

• Produces food in accordance with the menu in sufficient quantity and quality.
• Adheres to standardized recipes.
• Requisitions food items according to established procedures.
• Checks recipes & ingredient control issue on a daily basis.
• Adheres to designated time schedules for the patient tray line, cafe, dr, & special function.
• Recommends appropriate changes in recipes & forecasts.
• Checks menus for all production areas daily and prepares items according to the forecast in batches to retain the quality at all times.
• Checks leftovers on a daily bases and sees that they are utilized in recipes on the menu when appropriate.
• Garnishes all food and serving lines according to the standards set for each item.
• Maintains all departmental quality assurance standards in accordance to regulatory agencies.
• Adheres to HACCP based food safety preparation and cooking procedures.
• Checks food temperatures (cold/hot) on every item prepared to assure appropriate cooking & cooling is achieved.
• Checks and records refrigerator & freezer temperatures on a daily basis.
• Sanitizes equipment and work area prior, during, & after use.
• Completes designated equipment cleaning as assigned.
• Communicates and cooperates with all other personnel of the department to achieve overall quality of service.
• Informs Food Production Manager daily of food production activities and needs.
• Furnishes adequate food items according to established times for pts, tray line, cafe, dr & special functions.
• Attends 90% of all departmental and facility meetings and all required in-services.
• Practices safety techniques.
• Adheres to standard safety procedures in all aspects of the job.
• Learns correct equipment operating procedures and reports malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
• Responsible for careful and safe handling of all equipment, knives, pans, etc.
• Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned.
• Ensures assigned duties are enthusiastically completed as designated.
• Ensures completion of duties provides results at the level requested.

Competencies

• Performance and behaviors must be aligned with and support the St. David’s Healthcare Mission, Vision, Values and Goals.

Education

PREFERRED: High School Graduate/Equivalent

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the Role

St. David's Medical Center is an organization that invests in its employees, with HCA Healthcare committing up to $300 million in programs to support team members over three years.