Cook (Nutritional Services) - Per Diem

Springfield Hospital, Inc • Springfield, VT

128d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The Cook will be responsible for planning the cooking schedule according to job flow and preparing food according to recipes while following cooking methods to ensure a consistent product. The Cook will utilize weights and measures to ensure proper quantities and will observe food being prepared, ensuring that food has been tasted according to policy and procedures. Additionally, the Cook must follow all sanitation and food handling specifications, attend department-specific in-service programs and mandatory hospital in-services, assist in the training of new staff members, take food orders as assigned by the Director of Environment & Nutritional Services, and perform project cleaning as assigned by the Director of Environmental & Nutritional Services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in healthcare quantity cooking
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Knowledge of weights and measures
• Basic computer knowledge; proficient computer skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan cooking schedule according to job flow.
• Prepare food according to recipes and follow cooking method for a consistent product.
• Utilize weights and measures to ensure proper quantities.
• Observe food being prepared and ensure food has been tasted according to policy & procedures.
• Follow all sanitation and food handling specifications.
• Attend department specific in-service programs and mandatory hospital in-services.
• Assist in the training of new staff members.
• Be scheduled to take food orders as assigned by Director of Environment & Nutritional Services.
• Do project cleaning as assigned by Director of Environmental & Nutritional Services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees