Cook (PRN | As Needed)

Children's National Hospital

7d•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare, cook, store and inventory food for patients, cafeteria, and catering as directed in retail and patient services. Perform serving duties in retail and patient services as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
1 year Related experience (Required)

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to standardized recipes and production sheet needs to include portion control, garnishing and presentation.
Continue to improve cooking skills through flexibility in assignments.
Store leftovers and prep food using proper labeling and within timeframes.
Inventory food items as assigned.
Maintain appropriate records of food temperatures, production, waste and usage.
Maintain and ensure food safety standards.
Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment throughout shift according to the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.
Communicate to Management all food quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer and staffing issues.
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance