Hot Food Production

Independence Health System Careers•Latrobe, PA

14d

About The Position

Prepares hot food items for patient and retail areas using production sheets, forecasting, recipes, and food-service equipment. The role supports patient and retail services, regulatory and sanitation practices, workplace safety, and service excellence. Work is scheduled according to operational needs and may involve rotating shifts, standby or on-call assignments, and local travel between system locations. Duties may change or additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
One to two years of experience in restaurant or institutional cooking.
Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
Ability to think independently and critically and exercise sound judgment.
Knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Culinary classes and/or vocational or technical training in cooking and food preparation.
Two to three years of experience in healthcare food-service cooking.
Experience in a healthcare setting.
ServSafe Food Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to recipes and production sheets, meeting department standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and portion size.
Record usage, yields, and leftovers on production sheets accurately.
Complete assigned daily preparation work.
Set up and break down hot food serving areas.
Fill in for cross-trained department roles.
Keep the work area sanitary and complete cleaning duties.
Prepare, serve, and store food according to HACCP guidelines; practice good hygiene, including handwashing, wearing hair restraints, and glove use.
Use FIFO when obtaining food from storage.
Take and record food temperatures during meal periods.
Use equipment safely, report issues promptly, and clean equipment according to established guidelines.
Follow MSDS guidelines for chemical use and storage.
Use proper body techniques when lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Provide excellent customer service to customers and coworkers; answer questions about prepared café items and resolve service concerns promptly or involve a supervisor as needed.
Receive and distribute messages in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.