NUTRITIONAL SERVICES - LINE COOK

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and service of food for café/restaurant customers, patients, daily specials, and special functions
• Use food safety techniques in accordance with FDA and Health Department standards, including but not limited to: Proper hand washing, Temperature monitoring & recording of all foods & refrigeration, Proper storage and handling techniques for food are used (such as labels, dates, covers and first in/first out (FIFO) rotation, etc.)
• Approved hats or hairnets are worn in food preparation areas
• Prepare quality food that meets taste and appearance standards
• Foods will be prepared from standardized recipes making only appropriate and/or approved substitutions. Any changes related to patient modified diets must be approved by a Registered Dietitian
• Food is plated and displayed to create an appealing presentation
• Food is prepared for delivery within a timely manner, according to department policy and procedures
• Must be able to handle a minimum of 15 tickets in 15 minutes
• Show and maintain a sense of urgency when performing tasks
• Show proper and fluent knife sills including cutting, maintenance and cleaning
• Prepare back stocks to meet patient and customer orders in a timely manner and maintain sufficient levels of stock for all meals during shifts
• Maintain stock levels of station and refill/prep as needed
• Pull needed items from the freezer in adequate time to allow product to thaw using proper thawing methods
• Maintain equipment utilized in a clean, safe, and sanitized condition
• Absorb and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and café facilities
• Maintain department records
• Record hot and held food and refrigeration temperatures in temperature logs according to department procedures and policy
• Record amounts of prepared food and left over to assist in planning appropriate food quantities
• Maintain current Food Handlers’ Permit
• Complete the standard Idaho Falls Community Hospital (IFCH), Nutritional Services Department and position-specific Health Stream educations in a timely manner
• Participate in intra and interdepartmental meetings
• Attend the regularly scheduled Nutritional Services staff meetings
• Attend additional meetings as needed
• Check emails regularly for any updates/changes throughout the week - abiding by hospital policy of checking email a minimum of twice per week

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school graduate (or equivalent); Food Handler’s Permit (required within 30 days of employment)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years food-service cooking experience required