Cook (Per Diem, Evening Shift)
About The Position
Prepares food for patients, customers, employees, visitors, and catered events in a consistent and efficient manner using food production standards and food safety procedures. Cleans, washes dishes, and sanitizes dishware and equipment. Prepares and serves food items and assists with kitchen and facility operations. Provides products for customers and communicates needs to the department head. The Cook prepares, seasons, and cooks food; displays and serves food; and ensures dietary needs are met. The role reviews menus and work orders to determine the types and quantities of food to prepare and plans cooking schedules so food is ready at specified times. It maintains sanitary workstations and inventory levels, uses kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare recipes, and ensures food meets quality and sanitation standards. The Cook also assists with personnel training and performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- SERV Safe certification or equivalent is preferred.
- All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- High school education/GED or equivalent is preferred.
- Associate’s or technical degree in culinary arts, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, season, and cook food for facility patients, employees, and visitors.
- Display and serve food to customers, and ensure dietary needs are met.
- Review menus and work orders to determine the types and quantities of food to prepare.
- Plan cooking schedules so food is ready at specified times.
- Maintain sanitary workstations and inventory levels.
- Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Ensure prepared items meet standards for taste, appearance, ingredients, and sanitation.
- Clean, wash dishes, and sanitize dishware and equipment.
- Prepare and serve food for customers and catering.
- Assist in overseeing kitchen and facility operations.
- Provide products for customers and communicate needs to the department head.
- Attend and assist in training personnel.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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