Cook - Food & Nutrition - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Troy, PA

About The Position

The Cook is an active member of the dietary team and provides dietary service for patients, guests, and employees. The role prepares food for patient tray service, the cafeteria, and special functions while following standardized recipes, food production sheets, nutrition standards, and department procedures. The Cook also helps ensure correct meals are delivered to patients and maintains clean, safe food-service work areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience preferred but not necessary.
Basic understanding of therapeutic diets desirable.
Must be able to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience.
Basic understanding of therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

Prepare specified food items for patient tray service and the cafeteria using standardized recipes and food production sheets.
Maintain high quality standards for all food items served.
Date and store leftover food according to department procedures.
Clean and sanitize food-service equipment and maintain a neat, clean work area.
Demonstrate awareness of nutrition standards and cost-effective cooking by using recipes.
Assist with dishing food and ensure patients receive the correct food for all meals.
Use appropriate resources to address complex food-service problems.
Work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Use proper body mechanics to help prevent injury.
Follow safety procedures when using food-service equipment, including choppers, slicers, ovens, and knives.
Prepare food items for special-function meals as assigned, in addition to daily duties.
Answer phone calls while on duty while completing daily work assignments.
Accept non-routine work assignments within the area of responsibility.