Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Continuing education support
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Beacon Health System is a comprehensive healthcare provider committed to delivering outstanding care, inspiring health, and connecting with heart to the communities it serves. As a well-established hospital system, Beacon Health System offers a range of medical and supportive services designed to promote wellness, recovery, and high-quality patient experiences. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, Beacon is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports both its patients and employees through shared values of trust, respect, integrity, and compassion.
Beacon Health System's Nutritional Services department plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of patients, s... Show More
Beacon Health System's Nutritional Services department plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of patients, s... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 17 years of age
- Ability to work over a hot cooking surface and handle food cooked in hot oil
- Physical ability and stamina to stoop, reach for and lift equipment and to remain on feet for entire working day
- Completes Serve Safe Food Handling course every 5 years
- Attends and participates in department meetings
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance
- Complies with established organization and department policies
- Available to work overtime and additional shifts when required
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of one year experience in a hospital, institutional or restaurant cooking environment preferred
- Communication skills necessary to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to read and write legibly
- Ability to make simple calculations
- Demonstrates interpersonal and hospitality skills necessary to work cooperatively with others and serve the public in a pleasing manner
Job Duties
- Preparing food items according to production schedules and menus for the assigned area, i.e., entree, breakfast, vegetable/soup, relief, cafeteria and/or grill cook, etc.
- Using standardized recipes, proper portioning, sanitation and food handling techniques within assigned area
- Completing advanced planning and proper preparation of food items purchased to ensure elimination of waste
- Delivering prepared food to proper area at proper time as needed throughout the serving time
- Completing advance food preparation as the menu dictates or as required
- Maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe work area through correct handling and storage of foods and operation of equipment
- Communicating problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies of the kitchen area to the Chef Manager or Supervisor
- Reporting supply shortages and/or low stock levels
- Completing accurate production records for each meal
- Participating in departmental quality control and quality improvement plans
- Completing other job related duties and projects as assigned
- Attends Serve Safe Food Handling course every 5 years
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance
- Complies with established organization and department policies
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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