Cook-Anderson

Community Health Network • Anderson, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities. This role involves the preparation and cooking of various foods, ensuring adherence to menu specifications, and collaborating with supervisors on menu changes and leftover utilization. The Cook must uphold high standards of food handling, cleanliness in the work area, and personal hygiene. This position also requires teamwork to provide optimal food, nutritional, and environmental services to patients, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

• Experience in food services as a cook.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English; must be able to read and comprehend recipes.
• Must be able to use simple arithmetic and keep simple records.
• Must be able to use simple office machines, meat slicers, mixers, steamers, and other institutional cooking equipment.
• Must be able to perform several tasks (assembling trays, reading menus, etc.) at the same time.
• Ability to handle high stressed situations.
• Ability to produce products with last minute notice and be successful.
• Ability to follow instruction and acceptance of guidance.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking of foods, such as meats, soups, sauces, gravies, starch, entrees, vegetables, and special orders.
• Ensuring food is prepared according to the menu.
• Confers with supervisors as to the use of leftovers, and menu changes.
• Maintaining high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
• Maintaining high standards of personal cleanliness.
• Working together with the employees of the department to provide optimal food, nutritional, and environmental services to patients, visitors, and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED