Cook/Food Service Worker
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
- Applicant must have a 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 to deliver food to meal sites as needed.
- Should be enthusiastic, organized, dependable and neat; as well as willing to work with others in a cooperative spirit.
- Must follow safety & sanitation – clean as you go techniques.
- Must be able to deliver and pick up trays.
- Must be able to transfer 45 pounds and 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
Benefits
- Benefit eligible!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
