Food Services First Cook - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$25 - $40

About The Position

With minimal oversight, the First Cook ensures high-quality food processing by adhering to proper production techniques and production orders to provide timely service to customers. The position is responsible for sanitizing specialized cooking equipment assigned to the work area and performing duties with sensitivity to the cultural, age, developmental, and environmental safety needs of the populations served. The First Cook collaborates with leadership staff to provide high-quality nutrition care and foodservice.

Requirements

No diploma or degree is required.
Four years of cooking or comparable work experience is preferred.
No license or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Vocational/technical diploma or completion of a food service certification, or comparable experience.
Four years of cooking or comparable work experience.

Responsibilities

Assemble trays accurately according to prescribed diets and in a timely manner.
Prepare food items according to standard production orders and recipes, and complete assigned frozen food production orders in collaboration with leadership.
Demonstrate standard procedures for preparing meals for service.
Process diet orders and menus and run required reports from nutrition software.
Prepare accurate, clear food inventories and requisitions.
Follow instructions and guidelines for storing food and supplies.
Operate, sanitize, and maintain equipment in the work area.
Demonstrate correct cleaning and dishwashing procedures.
Accept assigned duties cooperatively.
Comply with policies and adapt to changes in the unit as required.
Supervise Host/hostess.