Cook

Trinity Health • Centerville, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and cooks a variety of hot and cold foods with quality in taste and visual appeal. This role participates in the planning, requisitioning, handling, storing, and serving processes. The Cook is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary work area and practicing food safety regulations. Employees are obligated to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy, and to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures, and related practices. The incumbent has no access to confidential information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as they apply to their job role.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• Two year’s experience in restaurant or food service

Responsibilities

• Efficiently requisitions, inspects, prepares, cooks, cools and portions large and small quantities of meats, vegetables, cereals, soups, fruits and other forms of food in accordance with quality standards, quantity demands and standardized recipes.
• Recommends recipes, menus and changes in recipes and cooking methods to improve quality of food; forecast specific quantities of menu items to be produced; maintains necessary food production records.
• Forecasts production and utilizes leftovers to maintain efficient waste control program.
• Processes food for storage and cooling following regulatory codes.
• Labels and dates items as required.
• Maintains organized, clean production area, equipment, utensils and tools.
• Cleans work area, including but not limited to, ovens, stove, grill, and tables.
• Lifts trays and pans of food from ovens, steamers, and other equipment.
• Assists in other areas as required.
• Monitors refrigerator and freezer temperatures internally and externally.
• Inspects integrity of food products prior to use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees