Prep Cook, Sr.

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

25d

About The Position

The Senior Prep Cook prepares food items for patient and non-patient food services, following production plans and recipes assigned by the Executive Chef, Operations Manager, or Production Leader. The role supports cooking and preparation for various outlets and services, maintains safety and sanitation, and helps ensure customer and team-member satisfaction. It also assists with production planning, supplies and equipment requisitions, training, operational goals, and menu or procedural changes.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of kitchen food production experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to customers.
• Follow recipes and product directions when preparing food.
• Assist with food preparation, service, portioning, garnishing, and storage.
• Promote teamwork, a proactive and enthusiastic attitude, active listening, and effective two-way communication.
• Promote safety and sanitation.
• Assist with cooking and prepare hot and cold food products for various outlets and services.
• Evaluate and solve production problems, including menu substitutions, reuse of cooked food products, and reduction of excess waste and spoilage.
• Check production and maintain records to plan production requirements accurately and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Demonstrate and promote Orlando Health's Culture, Values, and Commitment to Excellence standards.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and standards.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures and observe department rules and regulations.
• Assist with process training for team members.
• May coordinate production personnel activities, clean and sanitize workstations and equipment, and follow applicable food regulatory rules and procedures.
• Follow portion controls and menu-preparation procedures.
• Prepare meat roasting charts, temperature logs, and leftover logs as needed.
• Perform cold-food preparation duties as necessary and follow universal precautions applicable to food service.
• Assist the manager in achieving department financial and other goals.
• Assist the manager with revising and implementing menu, policy, and procedure changes affecting operations.

What This Job Offers

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