Cook, Wilkes-Barre Rehab Hospital (PT, Days/Evenings)

Maintain Work Area

Maintains work area in a clean, neat, orderly manner.

Completes sanitation responsibilities as assigned.

Serve in Cafeteria or Catered Events

Serves in cafeteria or at catered events as assigned.

Prepare Meals

• Serves on patient tray line or in salad preparation as necessary.
• Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts to be prepared.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and choppers to make sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts.
• Slices portions of meat, fish, and poultry, for individual servings.
• Prepares or directs distribution of food to serving units.
• Apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
• Prepares by washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food, items for each meal.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish and other foods.
• Observes foods being cooked.
• Tests food by tasting temperature to determine that it is cooked.
• Adds ingredients or seasoning to improve flavor or texture as needed.
• Adjusts heat controls and timers on ovens, grills, etc., as required.
• Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with Assistant Manager and/or Food Services Director to ensure that food will be ready at specified times.
• Confers with Dietitian regarding modified diet preparation and appropriate use of leftovers when in doubt.
• Secures necessary food items from storage to be used in preparation.

Special Employment Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff and visitors.
• Must be able to read.
• Ability To Perform Mathematical Functions (simple Calculations, Conversions) Required.
• Must be knowledgeable in use and care of food service equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age specific need and culture of the patient served.