Cook BU

OhioHealth•Athens, OH

About The Position

Responsible for preparing hot and cold foods for patients and retail customers according to production sheets and standardized recipes. The Cook documents food safety logs promptly and uses cooking and preparation equipment properly. The role also involves safe food handling, maintaining a clean and orderly work area and equipment, reporting equipment malfunctions and food preparation problems, performing basic housekeeping, obtaining necessary stock, and relieving or training other positions as assigned. Other duties may be assigned. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and duties, is not exhaustive, and may change at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, understand verbal and written instructions, and perform basic math calculations.
Ability to learn and understand safe and sanitary food handling techniques and modified diets.
Knowledge of preparing hot food items in large volumes.
Proper use of convection ovens, grills, fryers, knives, and mixers.
Creative food garnishing techniques.

Nice To Haves

One year of food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare hot and cold foods for patients and retail customers according to production sheets.
Document information on appropriate food safety logs in a timely manner.
Follow standardized recipes for in-house production.
Use cooking and preparation equipment properly.
Follow safe food handling practices and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and order in the work area and on equipment.
Notify supervisors of equipment malfunctions and food preparation problems.
Perform basic housekeeping duties and maintain a clean, attractive area.
Relieve and train other positions as assigned.
Obtain necessary stock.
Perform other duties as assigned.