Cook

Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.80 - $31.20

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Job Description

The hiring organization is a well-established healthcare or food service facility specializing in high-quality food preparation and service for dietary meal programs. This establishment takes pride in maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while complying with Board of Health regulations. They operate a comprehensive kitchen environment where the preparation and cooking of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner trays are conducted to meet patient and client needs effectively and efficiently. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to strict deadlines to support the various service areas, including catering for special events. The kitchen... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma
2-3 years experience in preparing quantity food items
Good communication skills
Able to interpret and follow recipes
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment
Sanitation certified or certification within the first 3 months of hire

Job Qualifications

High school diploma
2-3 years experience in preparing quantity food items
Good communication skills
Able to interpret and follow recipes
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment
Sanitation certified or certification within the first 3 months of hire

Job Duties

Responsible for ensuring that hot menu items are prepared according to standardized recipes
Follow standardized recipes to ensure good quality and adequate quantities of food for all dietary meal programs
Document food temperatures prior to each service
Assist with new product testing, recipe development, and revision of recipes
Provide informational input into recipe standardization and creative production food
Adhere to strict deadlines regarding food production for each area of service
Refer to catering requests for hot production items required for special events
Prepare all items as needed for service areas
Check tally for items to be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner patient trays
Ensure adequate supplies are prepared and available for department needs
Obtain supplies needed from storeroom, refrigerators, and freezer
Maintain a safe sanitary work area meeting Board of Health regulations
Clean and sanitize work area including tables, minor equipment, stove, ovens and walk-in refrigerators
Date and rotate all food items to ensure proper utilization and rotation
Attend area and department meetings and in-services
Ensure that all food is stored covered and dated and that leftovers are utilized
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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