Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and development opportunities
supportive work environment
Safety equipment provided
Job Description
The hiring organization is a healthcare facility that provides comprehensive care to patients, employees, and visitors, including meal preparation services. It is committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, nutrition, and quality to support the health and well-being of all individuals within the facility. This organization values hygiene, safety, and professionalism, ensuring that all staff uphold these standards consistently.
The role of Cook in this hospital setting is an essential position responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals that meet the dietary requirements and preferences of patients, staff, and visitors. The position involves a range of tasks fro... Show More
The role of Cook in this hospital setting is an essential position responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals that meet the dietary requirements and preferences of patients, staff, and visitors. The position involves a range of tasks fro... Show More
Job Requirements
- Successful completion of Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Assessment
- Successfully passes Cook's test
- One to three months of related experience or training preferred
Job Qualifications
- Successful completion of Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Assessment
- Successfully passes Cook's test
- One to three months of related experience or training preferred
Job Duties
- Follows safe food-handling procedures
- Washes hands frequently
- Handles dishes, equipment, and flatware to avoid food contact surface contamination
- Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner
- Maintains a clean and neat personal appearance
- Carries and safely handles hot liquids and foods
- Reviews menus and production schedules to determine type and quantities of foods to be prepared
- Plans cooking schedule to ensure timely meal preparation
- Confers with supervisor regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers
- Washes, trims, cooks, and seasons food items for various recipes
- Uses measuring tools and utensils to mix ingredients according to recipes
- Operates, disassembles, cleans, sanitizes, and reassembles kitchen utensils and equipment
- Inspects work surfaces and equipment to ensure safe operation
- Cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, utensils, and equipment
- Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams various foods
- Observes and adjusts seasoning and cooking temperatures
- Tests food for doneness using temperature, taste, smell, and texture
- Maintains written documents and temperature charts for food safety compliance
- Properly wraps, dates, labels, and initials foods for storage
- Selects appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solutions and follows safety precautions
- Wears protective equipment when handling chemicals
- Sweeps and mops floors to maintain cleanliness
- Understands and complies with safety regulations and Health Department standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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