General Kitchen Application

Agrace • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a general application for Agrace's Food Services team. Specific details will be shared with top candidates during the selection process. The Agrace Cook I is responsible for ensuring high-quality meals appropriate to each customer’s needs. With focuses on quality, communication, and service excellence, the Cook I is responsible for kitchen operations and environmental safety in the Agrace kitchens.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Beginning Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Experience using industry specific software
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare food services setting, preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver appetizing patient meals appropriate to patient diet type and/or customer request.
• Ensure consistency and quality of all kitchen products and meals by using established workflows/systems, tasting food, presenting the food properly, and following Agrace recipes.
• Complete tasks within the required timelines and collaborates shift-to-shift.
• Request orders of kitchen food and supplies in accordance with the established ordering schedule.
• Stock and rotate food and supplies in the kitchen, nutrition centers, vending areas, and storage areas.
• Assist throughout the kitchen and café as required to meet production requirements.
• Follow all internal and external policies and procedures regarding safely preparing, packaging, storing, and serving food.
• Ensure the work area is kept clean, safe, and stocked appropriately for use at all times.
• Work with Inpatient Unit staff to ensure patient and family satisfaction.
• Collaborate directly with patients as appropriate to tailor meal services to meet specific needs.
• Promptly report patient and family concerns to Executive Chef.
• Participate in internal work groups, meetings and committees relative to position responsibilities.
• Lead and train kitchen volunteers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with free parking
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE +)
• Retirement plans with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED