Cook- (Part-Time)

UPMC•Washington, PA

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks a variety of foods for patients, employees, and outside catering food services according to standardized recipes. The Cook is responsible for meeting and maintaining established food service protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Successful experience as an Assistant Cook at Washington Health System or one (1) year quantity cooking experience.
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Responsibilities

Prepares all foods indicated on menus provided for patient and all other food service.
Prepares a variety of foods, including soups, gravies, sauces, vegetables, meats, salads, desserts, cereals, and eggs.
Cooks for special breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, gourmet meals, and catering as required.
Follows food production schedules; keeps records as directed.
Adheres to menus provided; makes changes in menus only with consent of manager.
Organizes food preparation; estimates food amount requirements according to portion standards and tally sheet counts; eliminates waste and leftovers.
Maintains quality, appearance, and temperature of each food produced.
Packages and properly stores all usable leftover foods and carry-out items, marks and dates each package, discards outdated foods in coolers and freezers.
Maintains working area and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; checks equipment and work area regularly to ensure safety and sanitation requirements are met; reports repair and maintenance needs to supervisor.
Discusses menu ingredients to cafeteria employees before the start of each meal.