Cook (FT, Days and Evenings) - Einstein Montgomery
About The Position
Under the direction of a Lead Cook, Food Service Supervisor, Food Service Manager, Production Manager, or Executive Chef, the Cook prepares food according to standard recipes and ensures superior quality for patients, patrons, and catering guests. Food categories include entrees, soups, sauces, and vegetables. The role maintains HACCP and production records and follows food-handling and sanitary procedures in accordance with health regulatory standards. The Cook prepares, portions, and presents food to specified quality standards; follows recipes and production orders; records usage; and plans preparation so food is ready at scheduled times. The role also handles food and supplies safely, checks service areas for delays, stores leftovers appropriately, completes cleaning assignments, attends department in-services, and performs other assigned duties.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of previous food-preparation experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High school graduation or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Prepare select foods for patients, staff, and visitors to high visual and taste-quality standards.
- Braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake, and grill food to proper cooking times and temperatures, and hold food safely.
- Prepare and portion entrees, soups, sauces, and vegetables according to recipes and production orders.
- Record food usage on production records to support accurate preparation and cost control.
- Assemble ingredients; prepare recipes; and portion, label, and date food for storage or transport.
- Handle, store, cool, and deliver food and supplies according to HACCP guidelines to ensure patient and customer safety.
- Maintain HACCP and production records.
- Check food during service in patient and non-patient areas to prevent service delays.
- Plan cooking and preparation schedules so food is ready at specified times.
- Meet food quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
- Store leftovers appropriately and use them in subsequent menus within the applicable timeframe.
- Complete cleaning assignments to maintain sanitation standards in cooking and serving areas.
- Attend department in-services to maintain operating standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
