Production Team Member Full Time
Frederick Health•Frederick, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs a variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook food items as assigned for meal service. This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Food is delivered on time, in accurate quantities and according to trayline diagrams
- Prioritizes tasks in daily planning
- Preps station for next day
- 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
- Keeps prep and work areas clean and sanitized
- Sweeps floor when needed
- Cleans and organizes shelves in walk-ins on a daily basis
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
