About The Position

Under the supervision of the department food service production manager, the Cook 1 prepares food for an assigned area and covers a single food shift at The Learning Center. The role prepares and cooks food while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. It also involves planning varied menus, estimating weekly needs, ordering food supplies and equipment, and following departmental and sanitary guidelines. The physical demands and work-environment characteristics described in the posting are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made. The work is classified as MEDIUM for material handling. The employee regularly lifts, carries, or pushes/pulls up to 10 pounds; frequently handles 10–25 pounds; and occasionally handles 20–50 pounds. The role frequently involves fine motor tasks, reaching, and walking, and occasionally involves bending, climbing, repetitive motion, driving, hearing, kneeling, sitting, smelling, speaking, squatting, standing, and tasting. Specific vision abilities include color, depth, far, near, and peripheral vision. Occasional exposure to airborne contaminants and pathogens, moving mechanical parts, non-weather-related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, and toxic or caustic chemicals is noted. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

  • At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • No certification, registration, or licensure is required.
  • Ability to perform the listed physical demands and essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare hot and cold food in accordance with departmental and sanitary standards.
  • Prepare and order daily production amounts.
  • Complete sanitation and housekeeping activities.
  • Use departmental equipment and follow its operating requirements.
  • Follow hospital, department, and regulatory policies and procedures, including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.
  • Attend departmental meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Plan varied menus, estimate weekly needs, and order food supplies and equipment.
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