COOK-Summerland Manor

Jasper General Hospital • Bay Springs, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for receiving and storing food, preparing food according to standardized recipes, and ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards are met. The cook will also prepare special diets as prescribed and maintain temperature controls. Additionally, the role involves operating cooking equipment safely and washing/sanitizing dishes and kitchen equipment. Serving residents, employees, and guests in the facility dining room is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Must be able to read recipes, follow instructions and document temperatures and maintenance charts
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comply with dress code, hand/nail hygiene, personal grooming and appearance rules.
• Must wear apron, gloves, and hair net while working in kitchen

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive and store food following established sanitation and quality standards
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes in correct amounts needed for residents and personnel
• Prepare food for special diets as prescribed by physicians and assigned by nurse including individual breakfast and supper orders
• Protect food in all phases of preparation following MS State guidelines
• Maintain proper time and temperature controls during food preparation
• Operate electric, gas and steam cooking equipment and cooking utensils safely safely following standard guidelines
• Wash and sanitize dishes, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, stoves, cooking equipment, cupboards, storage room and floors
• Serve residents, employees and guests in facility dining room

What This Job Offers

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