Cook - Cafeteria - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Sayre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining the quality and correct quantity of food items served to patients and cafeteria customers. The cook must understand that patient needs are paramount and be flexible to accommodate instant changes in diets or other requirements. The role involves preparing varied food items according to production sheets and department needs, using standardized recipes for patient tray service, cafeteria, and snack bar. Responsibilities also include assisting in the preparation of salads, cold plates, short orders, and all hot and cold food, as well as properly dating and storing leftover food. The cook will also perform cleaning and sanitizing procedures for food service equipment and maintain a clean work area. Initiative is expected in completing tasks within the area of responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Experience cooking for large numbers in a health care setting.
• Must obtain Servsafe certification within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares varied food items as determined by production sheets and department needs.
• Prepares specified food items using standardized recipes for patient tray service, cafeteria and snack bar according to production sheets.
• Assist in preparation of salads, cold plates, short orders and all hot and cold food for patient trays and the cafeteria snack bar.
• Dates and stores leftover food as required by the department procedures.
• Performs procedures for cleaning and sanitizing food service equipment and maintains a clean and neat work area.
• Takes initiative in completing work that needs to be done within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED