Cook - Full time

Baltimore, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Job Description

Our hiring establishment is a reputable healthcare institution that places a strong emphasis on providing quality food services to its patients, visitors, and staff across various hospital settings. As a healthcare food service provider, the institution is dedicated to ensuring that every meal served meets high standards of nutrition, safety, and taste, while complying with all applicable federal, state, and corporate regulations. With a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, the organization has cultivated a professional environment that values teamwork, attention to detail, and exemplary service delivery. Its food service department operates within a complex, fast-paced environment that supports various... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Minimum of 6 months cooking experience in any setting or completion of approved culinary certification training program
Verbal and written communication skills
Basic math skills
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Basic food safety and sanitation knowledge
Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment
Proper use of equipment and proper knife handling skills

Job Qualifications

One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience
Less than 1 year Minimum of 6 months cooking experience in any setting or completion of approved culinary certification training program
One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education
Verbal and written communication skills, basic math skills required.
Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect
Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, and customers
Basic food safety and sanitation knowledge required
Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment, proper use of equipment and proper knife handling skills

Job Duties

Accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks, and presents a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events
The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but department leadership may identify other responsibilities of the position
These responsibilities may differ among hospitals, depending on business necessities and department requirements
Prepares, measures ingredients and cooks food in accordance with established recipes, production records, current applicable federal, state and department standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food and service is provided
Where appropriate, reads food order tickets or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions
May prepare food and serve customers in a made to order setting, including a grill station
Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate food safety & sanitation standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided
Prepares foods under supervision of department leadership
Operates and maintains departmental equipment in a safe, orderly and efficient manner
Informs supervisor of malfunctioning, damaged and/or unsafe equipment
Tastes products as needed to ensure high quality, reads menus, adheres to production sheets, and keeps accurate taste, temperature and production records
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing workstation and equipment
Works in a safe manner to avoid injury to self and others
Reports unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries immediately
Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
May receive inventory, lift products and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality and safety standards
Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
Participates in departmental meetings, initiatives, training programs as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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