Prep Cook
About The Position
The Prep Cook at LISVH assists with preparing quality food for residents, staff, and visitors using standardized recipes and production sheets. The role supports efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, including preparation of resident, retail, and catering menu items and food for modified diets. The Prep Cook also maintains appropriate food storage, completes required production and temperature-control records, operates and cleans equipment, and follows food-safety, infection-control, sanitation, and departmental procedures. The position may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of culinary experience.
- Current Serve-Safe or Food Manager Certificate, or obtain one within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English, follow written and verbal instructions, and complete simple computational skills.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with the position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background-check standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
- Typically lifts 20 to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of modified diets and principles of safe, sanitary food-handling techniques.
- Experience in a health-care environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing resident, retail, and catering menu items in forecasted or tallied quantities, following established recipes.
- Ensure food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
- Prepare food for modified diets based on age, nutrient, and texture restrictions.
- Complete production sheets and food temperature-control logs according to established protocols.
- Operate and clean equipment according to departmental procedures and safety procedures.
- Safely transport garbage and recyclable material to assigned areas.
- Follow applicable federal, state, local, and departmental requirements, as well as manufacturer directions and SDS sheets.
- Follow infection-control practices and sanitation requirements, including food safety and personal hygiene.
- Adhere to organization and department dress codes and time-and-attendance policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Executive Chef.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
