Cook

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $19.50 - $28.50

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a renowned pediatric treatment and research facility dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As a leader in medical innovation and compassionate patient care, St. Jude provides a supportive and dynamic workplace committed to excellence, professionalism, and respect. This institution is widely recognized for its commitment to high standards, teamwork, and culinary pride within its Food Services Department, ensuring the nutritional needs of patients, staff, and visitors are met with utmost care and quality.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
one year of cooking experience in a full-service or institutional kitchen is required
ServSafe Food Handler Training Certificate Program or ANSI accredited equivalent required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment
ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
willingness to work day, evening, and weekend shifts
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations
ability to move around the workspace accessing surfaces, shelves, and equipment at various heights
ability to respond appropriately in emergency and safety situations
maintain regular and predictable attendance

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
one year of cooking experience in a full-service or institutional kitchen
ServSafe Food Handler Training Certificate or another ANSI accredited Food Handler Training Certificate Program required within 30 days of hire
current certification must be maintained throughout employment
effective communication skills
ability to follow detailed recipes and menu specifications
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
teamwork and coordination skills
good organizational skills

Job Duties

Prepare sandwiches, salads, and short-order items according to recipes
prepare and properly garnish all food items in accordance with menu specifications
present food using proper presentation techniques
set up stations for meal periods based on anticipated volumes
coordinate completion of menu items with the Retail Team
complete food requisitions to maintain inventory
meet or exceed industry standards for the preparation, storage, and serving of food
uphold quality and consistency in all menu items prepared and served
maintain the appearance of all work areas
accommodate special requests regarding customers’ personal preferences
serve customers in the Kay Café and at special functions
provide Chefs and the Retail Team with feedback from daily operations
prepare meals for Patient Room Service
prepare menu items for regular and special diets
prepare sous vide items as needed
complete the Room Service checklist as directed
follow proper food handling, sanitation, safety, and storage procedures
maintain the cleanliness of coolers, freezers, storage, and work areas
complete and assign cleaning duties as necessary
record and maintain all assigned temperature logs
operate kitchen equipment safely and properly
keep equipment clean and in proper working condition
coordinate the breakdown of leftover items and ensure kitchen cleaning is completed at the end of the shift
respond appropriately in any hospital emergency or safety situation
report and handle all accidents promptly, regardless of their severity
utilize all recipes, menus, and production forecasts provided by the hospital’s Computrition system
maintain production forecast levels
record production forecasts and waste consistently
adhere to department, hospital, and culinary policies and procedures
attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions
follow proper payroll and uniform procedures
perform other duties as assigned or directed to achieve the department's goals and objectives
maintain regular and predictable attendance

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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