Cook (FT, Days and Evenings) - Bucks [Langhorne, PA]
About The Position
The Cook prepares food according to standard recipes and ensures high-quality food that meets standards for flavor, texture, appearance, temperature, nutritional value, and palatability for patients, patrons, and catering guests. Food categories include entrees, soups, sauces, and vegetables. The Cook properly records HACCP and production information and follows food-handling and sanitation procedures in accordance with health regulatory standards. The role prepares and portions food for patients, staff, visitors, and other customers; uses a range of cooking methods; plans preparation schedules; and maintains appropriate food storage, cooling, delivery, and service practices. The Cook also completes cleaning assignments, participates in department in-services, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a regular, full-time position at Jefferson Health Northeast in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
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 diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Prepare selected foods for patients, staff, and visitors to high standards of quality, appearance, and taste.
- Braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake, and grill foods to the proper cooking time and temperature, and hold food safely.
- Prepare and portion entrees, soups, sauces, and vegetables according to recipes and production orders.
- Record ingredient usage on production records to ensure foods are prepared correctly and costs are maintained.
- Assemble ingredients and prepare recipes; portion, label, and date food for storage or transport.
- Handle, store, cool, and deliver food and supplies properly using HACCP guidelines to support 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 foods are ready at specified times.
- Follow food-quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
- Store leftovers appropriately and use them in subsequent menus within the permitted timeframe.
- Complete cleaning assignments to maintain sanitation standards in cooking and serving areas.
- Attend department in-services to maintain department 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
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per-diem colleagues and 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
