Cook - Part Time- AM & PM

OhioHealth•Pickerington, OH

About The Position

The Cook prepares hot and cold foods for patients and retail customers, including large-volume food preparation and cooking cryovac foods for future use according to production sheets. The role requires following standardized recipes and food-safety procedures, documenting food-safety logs, and using cooking and preparation equipment properly. The Cook also maintains a clean, sanitary, and orderly work area and equipment, reports equipment malfunctions and food-preparation problems to supervisors, obtains necessary stock, and may relieve and train other positions as assigned. The role is part of Nutrition Services and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on a variable shift.

Requirements

One year of food-preparation experience.
Knowledge of safe and sanitary food-handling techniques.
Experience preparing hot food items in large volumes.
Knowledge of proper use of convection ovens, grills, braisers, and fryers.
Creative food-garnishing techniques.

Responsibilities

Prepare hot and cold foods for patients and retail customers according to production sheets.
Prepare and cook cryovac foods for future use according to production sheets.
Follow standardized recipes for in-house production and ensure products are checked by a supervisor.
Prepare meats, entrees, soups, and other hot food items.
Document food-safety logs in a timely manner.
Use cooking and preparation equipment properly, including cook tanks and kettles.
Follow safe food-handling practices and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and order in the work area and equipment.
Notify supervisors of equipment malfunctions and food-preparation problems.
Perform basic housekeeping duties and maintain a clean, attractive area.
Obtain necessary stock.
Relieve and train other positions as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.