Cook - Part-Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Lake Geneva, WI

7d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and cooks high-quality, appealing meals from scratch by following standardized recipes, menus, and dietary requirements while using a variety of cooking techniques. Ensures proper food temperatures, portioning, sanitation, and safety standards while maintaining a clean kitchen and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience as a cook or two years of experience in food service department preferred.
Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.

Responsibilities

Determines food items and prepares them for service
Is able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing
Ability to execute culinary knife skills
Reads and follows standardized recipes
Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served
Cooks to order
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Dishes meals
Orders supplies
Maintains proper food temperature log sheets
Maintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheets
Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessary
Performs dishwashing as necessary
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques
Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations
Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)
Excellent customer service skills needed
Works well on a team and on their own