Cook (All Shifts)

Chesapeake, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $16.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a healthcare organization committed to providing quality food service as an integral part of patient care. It ensures adherence to federal, state, and organizational standards regarding food preparation, safety, and sanitation. The organization operates a professional kitchen where culinary staff play a crucial role in preparing meals that meet high standards of quality, taste, and nutritional value. Employees in the food service department work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that demands attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and teamwork.

This job posting is for the continuous recruitment of cooks across all shifts. Applicants ar... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
prior professional cooking experience
current City of Norfolk food handling training required at time of hire
record of completion for all education, licenses, training and/or certifications at time of hire
continuous re-certification and/or maintenance of state licensure, certification, educational and application requirements during employment
knowledge and understanding of public health, safety and proper food handling and sanitation standards and procedures
ability to follow printed recipes and plate specifications
ability to break down and convert units of measure for ordering and cooking purposes
ability to properly operate and maintain equipment for a commercial kitchen
ability to work varying shifts and schedules (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)
highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative
strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment
possesses strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with and build collegial relationships with diverse individuals

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
prior professional cooking experience
current City of Norfolk food handling training
knowledge and understanding of public health, safety and proper food handling and sanitation standards and procedures
ability to follow printed recipes and plate specifications
ability to break down and convert units of measure for ordering and cooking purposes
ability to properly operate and maintain equipment for a commercial kitchen
ability to work varying shifts and schedules (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)
highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative
strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment
possesses strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with and build collegial relationships with diverse individuals

Job Duties

Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules
serves meals and/or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
tastes all prepared food items
uses established ticket collection procedures during service
responsible for records from area worked during service periods
maintains high standards of cleanliness by keeping the freezers, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, and storerooms clean and neat after preparation, serving and at shift end
stores food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
ensures that all operations in the kitchen comply with the food safety and sanitation standards and policies set by the health system and the state
assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately
attends in-service and safety meetings
maintains good working relationships with colleagues as well as internal and external customers
performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
performs all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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