Food Service Cook - Full Time

Duties

• Reviews planned menus with Chef or Supervisor to determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to prepare.
• Ensures meals are ready at specified times and prepared according to recipes.
• Consults with Chef/Supervisor regarding use of leftovers.
• Consults Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines and following recipes.
• Cooks meat, fish, and fowl in various methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming, ensuring they are at proper temperatures.
• Carves meat, fish, and fowl into individual servings according to menu combinations and patient diet orders, and cafeteria retail needs.
• Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness and adjusts heat controls as necessary using an approved thermometer.
• Improves flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasonings.
• Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times.
• Wears gloves while in food production and washes hands frequently.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat, and organized manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Work Experience: Previous experience as a cook preferred in a medical environment.