Cook

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: Prepares and cooks a variety of hot and cold foods with quality in taste and visual appeal. Participates in the planning, requisitioning, handling, storing, and serving processes. Maintains clean, sanitary work area and practices food safety regulations. CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy. CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g. Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies) HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE: Security Access: Low “Incumbent has no access to confidential information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Two year’s experience in restaurant or food service preferred.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Efficiently requisitions, inspects, prepares, cooks, cools and portions large and small quantities of meats, vegetables, cereals, soups, fruits and other forms of food in accordance with quality standards, quantity demands and standardized recipes.
Recommends recipes, menus and changes in recipes and cooking methods to improve quality of food; forecast specific quantities of menu items to be produced; maintains necessary food production records.
Forecasts production and utilizes leftovers to maintain efficient waste control program.
Processes food for storage and cooling following regulatory codes. Labels and dates items as required.
Maintains organized, clean production area, equipment, utensils and tools.
Cleans work area, including but not limited to, ovens, stove, grill, and tables.
Lifts trays and pans of food from ovens, steamers, and other equipment.
Assists in other areas as required.
Monitors refrigerator and freezer temperatures internally and externally.
Inspects integrity of food products prior to use.