Varied

UHS•Amarillo, TX

10d

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position Summary: The Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food items for patients, cafeteria and catering, with emphasis on quality. Follows strict sanitation guidelines set up by the State of Texas Health Department.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED preferred.
Institutional cooking experience required (1 – 3 years).
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Typing and basic computer skills preferred.
Prefer candidate has either food handler or ServSafe Certification.
Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
Significant walking or other means of mobility. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurement).
Will be subjected to cold when entering refrigerator and freezer as well as fumes from chemicals, cooking odors, gases and odors from patient rooms.
Potential hazards from cuts from knives and meat slicer and/or burns from cooking and heating surfaces.

Responsibilities

Prepare and garnish food for patient, cafeteria, and catering services, following standardized recipes.
Meet or exceed quality standards through periodic tasting for palatability and consistency, cooking/serving temperatures, and visual inspection.
Follow appropriate menu and production guide for food.
Exhibit basic skills in food preparation and equipment utilization/safety, organization, and planning of production to meet menu demands.
Maintain food temperatures through entire preparation cycle.
Use food-handling techniques as set in departmental policies and procedures.
Store unused food items labeling and dating.
Report needed repairs and/or supplies to manager.
Clean all worktables, ovens, fryers, grill, steam kettle, refrigerators and stove following the posted cleaning schedule.
Regularly attends and actively participates in departmental and other meetings.
Assure that the Dietary Department meet the State, Medicare, The Joint Commission and other regulations required.
Other duties assigned.