Cook

St. Mary's Health Care System • Athens, GA

75d

About The Position

Must be able to work from weekly menus and production sheets using approved recipes to prepare food items, observe routine work schedules and follow the System and departmental procedures. Must be able to carry through to completion assigned and planned tasks. Must exercise initiative and also have the ability to exercise sound judgment performing daily and assigned duties. Must have the ability to prioritize and correct problems, as needed.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• A minimum of one year's previous food service cooking experience in a healthcare facility, institution or full service restaurant under the guidance of a qualified Chef is required.
• Vocational training in quantity food preparation and sanitation is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Friendly, cordial, reliable, conscientious, and able to follow directions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Must perform at an above satisfactory level and work must be thorough detailed and consistent.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for high quality and properly prepared foods using approved recipes.
• Follows proper food handling techniques.
• Maintains work areas, equipment and utensils in a sanitary manner.
• Follows HACCP and OSHA standards in the performance of daily tasks.
• Directly accountable to the Production Supervisor for daily assignments.
• Adheres to System, and corporate compliance programs.
• Supports department policies, procedures, objectives, and goals.
• Implements, observes safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Efficiently organizes production schedules to meet demands of the operation.
• Promotes good customer relations by providing quality products in an attractive environment.
• Responds to customers requests promptly.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED