Cook/Food Service Worker - Weekender
About The Position
Cook and prepare high quality meals for patients, employees, guests, physicians, meal site participants, and for catering functions both inside and outside of the hospital. Prepare menus/meal trays for a variety of therapeutic diets and for an age-specific population. Follow standardized recipes and accommodate mechanically altered diets. Assist with tray assembly and tray/cart delivery to patients’ rooms. Follow safety and sanitation techniques in all food service/preparation areas. Clean equipment/dishes according to recommended sanitation guidelines. Provide flexibility with scheduling and ability to work in fast-paced environment. Alters menus to meet calorie requirements, special diet orders, ethnic and/or food preferences. Keeps patient cardex up-to-date with diet orders, food preferences, etc. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Certified or willing to become a Certified Food Protection Professional
- Previous experience with food preparation or cooking in a professional setting required
- Must hold valid Driver’s License
- Must follow safety & sanitation – clean as you go techniques
- Must be able to transfer 45 pounds
- Must be able to stand and/or walk up to 90% or more of the shift
Nice To Haves
- Hospital or catering experience a plus!
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare high quality meals for patients, employees, guests, physicians, meal site participants, and for catering functions both inside and outside of the hospital
- Prepare menus/meal trays for a variety of therapeutic diets and for an age-specific population
- Follow standardized recipes and accommodate mechanically altered diets
- Assist with tray assembly and tray/cart delivery to patients’ rooms
- Follow safety and sanitation techniques in all food service/preparation areas
- Clean equipment/dishes according to recommended sanitation guidelines
- Provide flexibility with scheduling and ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Alters menus to meet calorie requirements, special diet orders, ethnic and/or food preferences
- Keeps patient cardex up-to-date with diet orders, food preferences, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
- Deliver food to meal sites as needed
- Deliver and pick up trays
Benefits
- Not benefit eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
