Prep Cook FT

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP • Arlington, TX

5d

About The Position

Prep Cooks perform food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks to help keep the kitchen efficient in creating and delivering to internal and external customers. The position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a Food Handler Certification, and at least three years of experience in a cafeteria setting, preferably in a hospital.

The employee must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling heavy objects with up to 50 pounds of force. The role also involves extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking; fine motor use of office equipment and machinery; and occasional handling and lifting of patients. The job description also identifies possible exposure to bodily fluids and requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Employees must communicate effectively, understand and carry out instructions, use numerical and logical reasoning skills, work safely with equipment and supplies, meet attendance requirements, and comply with Human Resource policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Food Handler Certification.
• Three or more years of experience in a cafeteria setting; hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery.
• Ability to occasionally handle and lift patients using a full range of body motion.
• Ability to drive and operate a vehicle between multiple clinic locations.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing and carry them out.
• Verbal and writing ability to communicate effectively when informing employees of activities and policies.
• Numerical ability and logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
• Ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials and comply with attendance requirements and Human Resource policies.
• Normal visual acuity and hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital cafeteria setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks in order on the prep list from the cook or other kitchen leaders.
• Label and stock ingredients on easily accessible shelves.
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and meats.
• Measure quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients.
• Parboil food, reduce sauces, and begin the first steps of various dishes.
• Clean dishes and cooking utensils and cookware; take out the trash; and sanitize the kitchen.
• Follow relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards.
• Track ingredient inventory and collaborate with kitchen and management staff to order resupplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED