First Cook - FT

Job Summary

Assists with the directing, planning, supervising and preparation of food for all areas within the Food Service Department.

Responsibilities

• Follows planned menus ensuring all menu items are prepared to standards in compliance with approved recipes.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned such as cleaning work areas, assumes responsibility for the care and sanitation of all equipment within cook's area.
• Fills in whenever necessary within the cook's battery.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper and timely preparation for meals served on a daily basis.
• Assumes responsibility for the documentation of temps, cook and chill times to be recorded daily and kept on file on-going monthly.
• Adheres at all times to rotating, dating and labeling according to the Department of Health standards.
• Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; general knowledge of high school subject matter possibly including sciences, simple medical procedures or terminology or office equipment.
• Experience: Requires two (2) years of experience as a First Cook. Institutional experience required. including hospital, nursing home, college feeding and full service restaurants.
• Licenses: N/A.