Cook - FT - Shift Varies

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for producing quality food for patients and staff at Northeast Georgia Health System. The role follows standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure consistency and minimize waste, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The cook prepares food according to established guidelines, portions it appropriately, and meets presentation standards while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and speak basic English to perform essential job functions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Check menus and production schedules to determine the variety and quantity of food to prepare.
Use standardized recipes scaled to the needs of patients, the cafeteria, and catering.
Prepare hot food according to preparation sheets and recipes.
Portion food properly and meet presentation standards.
Recommend appropriate use of leftover food products to the Chef Manager or Supervisor.
Prepare food at appropriate temperatures and hold it at the appropriate temperature.
Set up the tray line and cafeteria line on time, replenish food as needed, anticipate items that may run out, and have backups ready.
Complete advance preparation as indicated.
Maintain safety and sanitation standards and comply with local and state regulations.
Clean equipment according to standards and clean and sanitize the work area throughout the day and at the end of the shift.
Ensure green and red buckets are in place and used appropriately.
Use cooling procedures for food in the temperature danger zone and document temperature monitoring according to procedure.
Keep the work area organized and free from clutter.
Label and store food properly and ensure food is used or discarded by its expiration date.
Follow handwashing guidelines and wear gloves when handling ready-to-eat food.