Cook

Tuscaloosa, AL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $13.00 - $18.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays

Job Description

DCH Health System is a reputable healthcare organization committed to providing superior patient care and maintaining high standards of service in all its departments, including nutritional services. Operating within this system is a dedicated team of professionals focused on enhancing patient satisfaction through quality and safety. The Nutritional Services Department plays a crucial role in offering a diverse range of dietary options tailored to meet the specific needs of patients and customers. This department operates under strict compliance with health guidelines, ensuring sanitary and effective food preparation and delivery. As a full-time employee in this department, individuals contribute significantly to... Show More

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
two years experience in cooking preferred
ability to use food service equipment including fryers, choppers, and steamers
able to read, write, and speak English
must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 35 lbs regularly
able to stand, walk, kneel, sit or stoop for extended periods
able to work in hot and cold environments
able to communicate effectively with staff of all ages
physical presence on site is essential
hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to normal
able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
must adhere to DCH Health System policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

high school graduate or equivalent preferred
able to read, write, and understand English
two years experience as a cook preferred
ability to operate various food service equipment such as fryers, choppers, and steamers
ServSafe certification with minimum score of 75% preferred but not required
good communication skills
ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions

Job Duties

perform all duties of an assistant cook
promote and coordinate standard and special set up and layout of buffets and food stations as directed by manager or supervisor
manage requisitions for food and supplies and maintain menu and recipe for specific food stations
use and set up all equipment related to production of food and customer service including carving board and lamps, patio grills, butane burners, pizza oven
prepare and cook a wide variety of foods following standardized recipes
adjust recipes accurately using basic cooking principles and elementary math skills
maintain work area and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition
promote customer service by completing assignments on schedule and within timelines
understand and follow oral and written directions
maintain, promote and enforce HACCP program including proper storage and temperature maintenance, time and task schedules and cleaning
perform duties of cook assistant, server and janitor as needed
reconcile food usage by tracking resources and systems
adhere to all DCH Health System and Nutritional Services policies and procedures
work variable shifts as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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