Cook (FT, Days and Evenings) - Cherry Hill
About The Position
The Cook prepares food according to standard recipes under the direction of a Lead Cook, Food Service Supervisor, Food Service Manager, Production Manager, or Executive Chef. The role prepares high-quality food for patients, staff, visitors, and catering guests, meeting standards for flavor, texture, appearance, temperature, nutritional value, and palatability. Food categories include entrees, soups, sauces, and vegetables. The Cook also ensures accurate HACCP and production records and follows correct food-handling and sanitation procedures in accordance with health regulatory standards. The position includes preparing and cooking food using a range of methods, portioning and storing food, planning production schedules, monitoring service, maintaining records, and completing cleaning assignments. The Cook participates in department in-services and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of previous food preparation experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Prepare select foods for patients, staff, and visitors to a high standard of quality, appearance, and taste.
- Braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake, and grill food to the proper cooking time and temperature, and safely hold food.
- Prepare and portion entrees, soups, sauces, and vegetables according to recipes and production orders.
- Record food usage on production records to ensure correct preparation and cost control.
- Assemble ingredients and prepare recipes; portion, label, and date food for storage or transport.
- Handle, store, cool, and deliver food and supplies according to HACCP guidelines to ensure patient and customer safety.
- Maintain proper HACCP and production records.
- Check food during service in patient and non-patient areas to prevent service delays.
- Plan cooking and preparation schedules so food is ready at specified times.
- Adhere to food quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
- Store leftovers appropriately and use them on subsequent days or menus within the required timeframe.
- Complete cleaning assignments to maintain sanitation standards in cooking and serving areas.
- Attend and participate in department in-services.
- 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 coverage
- 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 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
