Line Cook - Full Time - Evenings

Best Care•Council Bluffs, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook is responsible for preparation and/or cooking of food for the cafeteria and Room Service within the hospital. Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years previous food preparation experience required, preferably in a restaurant, hotel or club environment as a line cook.
OR Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare or contract cooking.
Knowledge of all applicable food codes and regulations, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) required.
Knowledge of recipes and special diets required.
Skilled in various food production methods required, including baking, frying, grilling/charbroiling, sautéing, and steaming.
Basic math skills required.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
Able to read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions with accuracy and efficiency required.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred, preferably in Culinary.
Certification in ServSafe Food Protection Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares food for patients, visitors, and staff per daily menus, Room Service tickets, and production sheets by following recipes and using appropriate equipment to ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines are met.
Prepares Room Service orders according to recipes and special diets by precisely reading food production tickets to ensure food is prepared accurately and within a designated timeframe.
Prepares and supports cafeteria meals by preparing line item meals according to recipe guidelines and menu selections to ensure food is prepared accurately and within a designated timeframe.
Prepares all food items for catering events by following catering requests and event specifications to ensure catering functions meet customer expectations.
Assembles final plate presentation with an eye for detail by following Room Service guidelines to ensure patient satisfaction.
Interacts and supports patients, families, hospital staff, and Food Service team with Room Service orders and/or questions on a daily basis in a welcoming and professional manner to ensure excellent customer service.
Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment by following Room Service guidelines to ensure a proper environment for food preparation.
Prepares ingredients for use per departmental standards as planned in cycle and Room Service menus by reading and understanding recipes and gathering necessary ingredients to ensure minimal interruption to service.