Food and Nutrition - Production Team Member (Cook) - Full-time

Frederick Health

1d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Reporting to the Food Production Manager, The Production Team Member performs a variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook food items as assigned for meal service.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

• Proficiency in the preparation of a variety of hot and cold foods, in large and small quantities, for regular and modified diets for patients, cafeteria, catering and special events
• Must possess principles of HACCP
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and to make simple calculations as to quantities of food product needed
• Demonstrate organization and time management skills
• Working knowledge of kitchen utensils, machines and equipment
• Must be able to read and interpret warning labels
• Ability to follow 8 Steps Production System to maintain nutritional preservation, cost containment, portion control and waste management of food products
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with employees, managers and outside customers including patients
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous Food Service experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in the proper preparation, handling, transporting and storage of food, preferably in health care, is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in food preparation
• Prepares food according to production sheets and standardized recipes
• Follows prep list and menu guidelines to conserve quality and minimize waste
• Uses appropriate equipment, materials and technique
• Follows portion control guidelines
• Produces palatable, appealing food
• Store and handles food according to established safety and sanitation procedures
• Correctly uses/follows HACCP and ServSafe safety and sanitation principles
• Washes hands regularly
• Always wears gloves
• Changes gloves regularly
• Thaws, cooks, heats, holds, cools down and reheats food products according to established procedure
• Labels and dates all stored food products
• Rotates and consolidates food product to minimize waste/loss
• Makes efficient use of time and meets deadlines
• Food is delivered on time, in accurate quantities and according to trayline diagrams
• Prioritizes tasks in daily planning
• Preps station for next day
• Maintains temperature logs and Production Worksheets
• Records patient food temperature
• Records cafeteria food temperatures prior to delivery
• Documents numbers of actual prepared food and servings left on Production sheets after each meal
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness in production areas
• Keeps prep and work areas clean and sanitized
• Sweeps floor when needed
• Cleans and organizes shelves in walk-ins on a daily basis
• Conveys Team Work and Flexibility
• Participates in daily production meetings
• Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with fellow employees and management
• Assists in other areas of responsibility when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet you and your family needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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