Food Service Technician II - Cook

About the role

Food Service Technician II - Cook position at Catawba Hospital (Dept Behavioral Health/Develop), responsible for preparing and cooking food for patients and staff while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patients and staff while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and customer service standards.
• Follow infection control procedures: proper hand washing, wearing hair nets and gloves.
• Read and follow menus and daily tally sheets; ensure ingredients and food products are available for production.
• Utilize departmental recipes and preparation instructions to produce quality, palatable meals meeting presentation standards.
• Distribute food to cafeteria and diet kitchen according to scheduled times; replenish food supplies as needed.
• Accurately record temperatures, label, and date food products in compliance with policy.
• Remove outdated or unused items; sanitize pots, pans, utensils, and equipment per departmental procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow assigned cleaning schedules.
• Properly operate kitchen equipment; report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor immediately; clean and sanitize equipment after each use.
• Assist in various areas as directed; work collaboratively as part of a team; participate in required in-services and continuing education programs.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Knowledge of quantity food production for regular and special diets.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Ability to work with others.
• Refer to Catawba Hospital Food Services Competency Assessment.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or large‑scale food service role is preferred.

Pay

Hiring range: $39,180 – $54,068 (Pay Band 2).