Salad Prep (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital•Bozeman, MT

22d

About The Position

The Salad Prep Cook at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital participates as a member of the food production staff to prepare and serve a culinary experience to our patients, staff, and visitors. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality salads, dressings, and ingredients for the creation of compound salads and various dishes for patients and cafeteria customers. The Salad Prep Cook provides support for the smooth operation of our kitchen specifically in the areas of slicing and some light cooking tasks. This role requires precision, efficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or Equivalent.
ServSafe Certification within six (6) months of start date
Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months of work experience as a prep / line cook
Six (6) months of experience working in a high-volume commercial kitchen

Responsibilities

Participates in production team meetings, menu, and recipe development.
Meets all competency assessment performance criteria within two (2) months of hire.
Prepares vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients according to recipes and portion sizes. This includes slicing, dicing, chopping, and marinating.
Assembles salads and other cold dishes with accuracy and attention to presentation standards.
Prepares salad dressings and sauces according to established recipes, ensuring consistency in flavor and quality.
Monitors and manages ingredient inventory levels to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
Monitors and keeps salad bar at appropriate par levels throughout each shift.
Ensures proper storage, labeling, rotating and stocking of food and non-food items.
Clears, cleans, and sanitizes tables.
Maintains, cleans, and sanitizes work stations.
Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other containers and returns to appropriate location in the kitchen area.
Adheres to food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.
Participates in and supports a positive team work environment.
Works closely with other staff to coordinate food preparation and ensure timely delivery of orders.
Supports the Nutrition Services team by training to perform additional duties that may include but are not limited to dishwashing, cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing storage and work areas.
At any time during a work shift, the employee may be assigned to perform other duties in order to meet patient, customer, and department needs.