Cafeteria Cook

Common Spirit•Chattanooga, TN

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Other duties as assigned by the leader. The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

One (1) year of Food Service Experience

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
Cooking Experience
Combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors following safe cooking techniques.
Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations.
Supports quality control measures.
Prepares and serves food within menu and dietary guidelines, using kitchen utensils and equipment.
Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
Monitors and maintains food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness.
Other duties as assigned by the leader.