Line Cook - Cafeteria

The Staff Pad•Helena, MT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the handling and preparation of food in accordance with food safety requirements, standards of quality preparation, portion controls, standardized recipes and forecasting the appropriate quantities to meet menu and census requirements. The role involves locating appropriate recipes for meals, assisting in ordering ingredients, preparing recipes, evaluating them for additional uses, and filing acceptable recipes for future use. The cook must participate in daily quality control and food production, adhering to food quality and safety standards. Competency in all aspects of food production, from patient feeding to upscale catering, is required. Flexibility to cover weekend, holiday, and vacation shifts is necessary. The role also assures accurate therapeutic modification of foods.

Requirements

Knowledge of standards of food preparation, sanitation and food safety which are typically acquired with formal cooking classes, food safety classes and on the job experience of at least one year.
High School diploma or GED preferred to assure reading skills and math.
None

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes basic cooking/baking skills such as sifting, dicing, pureeing, roasting, basting, poaching, grilling, weighing, measuring and steaming in an accurate manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of quality food production.
Follows production sheets using standardized recipes and completes production sheets in stating amounts produced and left overs for a left over amount for each meal.
Obtains quantities of food from storage areas and reports any low quantities or supplies needed to supervisor.
Provides high quality customer service.
Tastes all foods prior to serving. Takes action to improve flavor when necessary or replaces item.
Weighs, measures and performs basic math in order to follow and prepare items in proper standardized recipes and in proper portions.
Adheres to safety precautions including hazardous wastes and proper sharps disposal.
Participates in hospital and unit specific practices to maintain clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff.
Reports any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
Covers, labels and dates all food for storage. Maintains proper food safety, cleaning and sanitary standards in work area.