Cook - Bowman Place
About The Position
The Cook prepares fresh meals for patients in a healthcare food service setting, following patient menus, dietary guidelines, and procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions. The role ensures food is prepared safely and attractively while maintaining a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen. The Cook collaborates with dietary and clinical staff to support patients’ nutritional and medical needs. This is a full-time, non-exempt, primarily site-based position. Days and hours align with the school district’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other school locations within the district may be required for substitute coverage or operational support. The position works primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience.
- ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification is required in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques, including batch cooking and recipe execution.
- English speaking and reading ability sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Dependable, caring, and professional attitude, with good communication skills and a genuine interest in resident nutrition and wellbeing.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, hear, handle food, tools, and equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Nice To Haves
- Residential, correctional, or institutional food service experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus.
- Ensure food is prepared safely and attractively and meets portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance standards.
- Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions.
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, stocked, and properly maintained kitchen and work station.
- Collaborate with dietary and clinical staff to meet patients’ nutritional and medical needs.
- Follow HACCP, ServSafe, food safety, and sanitation standards; complete temperature logs and production records accurately and on time.
- Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal service deadlines.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
- Follow Whitsons policies, production standards, and assigned schedules.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
