Grab-and-Go/Prep Cook - Healthcare
About The Position
As a Grab‑and‑Go/Prep Cook in a hospital setting, you’ll prepare fresh, convenient food items that support patient care teams, visitors, and staff throughout the day. You’ll play a key role in daily food service operations by producing high‑quality grab‑and‑go meals and completing essential prep work that keeps the kitchen running efficiently. Working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, you’ll follow recipes, dietary guidelines, and strict food safety standards while contributing to a clean, organized, and dependable food service operation.
Requirements
- ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
- High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
- Review daily menus and production plans, and gather ingredients needed for prep and grab‑and‑go production.
- Prepare fresh grab‑and‑go items such as salads, sandwiches, bowls, snacks, and packaged meals, ensuring consistency, quality, and freshness.
- Follow standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and production sheets to meet hospital food service and nutrition standards.
- Complete daily prep and pull schedules to support cafeteria service, grab‑and‑go programs, and special requests.
- Utilize proper food prep techniques to ensure quality, safety, and appealing presentation.
- Apply appropriate garnishing and packaging standards to ensure grab‑and‑go items are attractive, clearly labeled, and ready for service.
- Restock grab‑and‑go displays as needed to meet demand throughout the day.
- Maintain food safety standards at all times—keeping cold items properly chilled and following approved holding procedures.
- Weigh, measure, and prepare ingredients for upcoming production, using correct storage and thawing methods.
- Ensure all food is properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to maintain freshness and compliance with hospital regulations.
- Follow kitchen opening and closing procedures, including proper setup, breakdown, and cleaning.
- Clean and sanitize prep equipment, workstations, coolers, and storage areas according to hospital and health department guidelines.
- Assist with training new food service team members as needed.
- Report equipment issues or maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
- Support inventory organization and document product usage or removal from storage areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Holiday Premium Pay
- 401(k) /Company Match- specific hours worked during the first 3-months of employment are required in order to be eligible
- On-Demand Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- A supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
