Cook | Coral Gables Hospital | $19
About The Position
The Cook prepares nutritious, high-quality meals for patients and staff, collaborating with the kitchen team to follow dietary guidelines and accommodate patient requests. The role calls for cooking skills, an understanding of food safety, and a commitment to a supportive environment. The Cook prepares and presents meals according to standardized recipes and dietary requirements; handles food preparation, labeling, storage, and inventory; and maintains records related to food temperatures, production, and waste. The position also involves maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen in accordance with HACCP, departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards; communicating operational and food-quality issues; contributing to team discussions; and promoting safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to follow recipes and meal plans accurately.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, restaurant, or institutional setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and quality, taste, and dietary requirements.
- Assist with meal plating and food presentation.
- Improve cooking skills through flexibility in assignments.
- Store leftovers and prepare food using proper labeling and time frames.
- Inventory food items as assigned.
- Maintain records of food temperatures, production, and waste usage.
- Keep the kitchen clean and organized while following HACCP and applicable departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.
- Communicate food quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer issues, and staffing issues to management.
- Use accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
- Participate in team meetings and provide input on menu suggestions, food quality, and patient feedback.
- Speak up about unsafe behavior or performance, verify information, address uncertainty, and promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
- Attend carefully to important details and perform other duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
