Cook Assistant

Gothenburg Memorial Hospital•Gothenburg, NE

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About The Position

The cook assistant will be responsible for assisting cooks in preparing meals, cleaning and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The role requires collaboration, attention to detail, and the capacity to handle high pressure situations in a dynamic culinary setting.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Able to work in a faced paced environment.
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quantity cooking and working with modified diets is preferred.

Responsibilities

Food is to be prepared in sufficient quantity following written menus using standard recipes for general and Therapeutic diets.
Maintain records, temperatures, meal counts.
Attend Nutritional Services meetings to receive updates and direction.
Sanitize and clean workstations and utensils for safety and to meet health requirements.
Ensure each patient order has the correct food to meet quality and dietary standards.
Provide menus to patients and deliver food orders to patients in a timely manner for a positive patient experience.
Storing all food properly for safe storage and to prevent spoilage.
Cook according to food code and safety and sanitation standards.
Assist other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.
Wash and put away dishes for readiness of next food preparation cycle.
Maintain cleanliness of the café including sweeping and mopping.
Taking care of freight when truck deliveries arrive.