Food Service Cook - Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health•Hopkinsville, KY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Food Service Cook. The cook is responsible for preparing various food items according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines. This includes determining quantities, ensuring meals are ready on time, consulting with supervisors and dietitians, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. The role also involves patient care in a safe environment and supporting a culture of safety and quality.

Requirements

Ability to determine types and quantities of food to prepare based on menus.
Proficiency in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes.
Skill in cooking various types of food using different methods.
Ability to carve meat, fish, and fowl into servings.
Knowledge of food safety and infection control practices, including wearing gloves and frequent hand washing.
Ability to maintain a clean, neat, and organized kitchen.
Understanding of patient safety and reducing medical/health care errors.
Commitment to supporting a culture of safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

Consultation with Registered Dietitian on modified diets.

Responsibilities

Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus with Chef or Supervisor.
Ensures meals are ready at specified times and prepared according to recipes.
Consults with Chef/Supervisor regarding use of left-overs.
Consults Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines and follows recipes.
Cooks meat, fish, and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming, ensuring they are at proper temperatures.
Carves meat, fish, and fowl into individual servings according to menu combinations and patient diet orders and cafeteria retail needs.
Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness and adjusts heat controls as necessary. Temps are taken with approved thermometer.
Improves flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasoning.
Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times. Wears gloves while in food production and washes hands frequently.
Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.