Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a hospital facility dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services, including specialized nutrition and dietary care for patients. This hospital prioritizes hygiene, safety, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Its food service department plays a vital role in ensuring that patients receive meals that are not only nutritious but also prepared and served according to strict sanitary and dietary standards. The institution values experienced and reliable culinary professionals who understand the significance of food safety in a healthcare environment.
The role available is that of a Cook within the hospital's food service team. ... Show More
The role available is that of a Cook within the hospital's food service team. ... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two years cooking work experience
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotations
- Physical ability to lift 20-50 lbs and push carts
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive motions
- Basic addition and subtraction skills
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of two years cooking work experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Professional culinary training preferred
- Ability to read and interpret recipes and production sheets
- Basic math skills
- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good communication skills
Job Duties
- Prepare food in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with hospital and regulatory procedures
- Follow production sheets and recipes to ensure diet compliance, portion control, food cost control
- Keep work area clean and sanitary at all times
- Read recipes and production sheets to prepare foods according to standards
- Wash, slice, and dice ingredients necessary for food preparation
- Measure ingredients accurately
- Set temperatures and cook times of production equipment
- Determine doneness of food items
- Use proper portioning equipment to portion food
- Maintain food temperatures during preparation and holding
- Clean and sanitize work area
- Work weekends, holidays, and rotations as required
- Lift and push carts up to 50 lbs
- Perform prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking, reaching, and repetitive motions
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)