Cook

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

14d

About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job prepares foods for service to patients, cafeteria and catering customers. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares and produces hot and cold food items for assigned areas and for special requests in accordance with departmental standards, regulatory standards and pre-established task assignments. (60%) Utilizes proper food handling and food storage techniques when receiving, rotating, storing and preparing food. (20%) Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods and required chemicals. Complies with all safety and infection control guidelines. (10%) Maintains safety and sanitation standards according to departmental policies and regulatory agency requirements (10%) Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ACHD or Serve Safe Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and produces hot and cold food items for assigned areas and for special requests in accordance with departmental standards, regulatory standards and pre-established task assignments.
• Utilizes proper food handling and food storage techniques when receiving, rotating, storing and preparing food.
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods and required chemicals. Complies with all safety and infection control guidelines.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards according to departmental policies and regulatory agency requirements
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees