Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.40 - $30.60
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility with a professional food service department dedicated to preparing nutritious and quality meals for patients, cafeteria patrons, and special events within the hospital environment. This facility values precision, adherence to standardized recipes, and a commitment to meeting the dietary needs of all customers under strict deadlines. The foodservice team operates in a highly regulated and sanitized environment to ensure food safety and optimal customer satisfaction. They emphasize teamwork, effective communication, and continuous process improvement to provide superior service within the hospital setting. The company employs line cooks who play a vital role in... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- minimum 2 years restaurant line cook experience
- ability to read and follow recipes accurately
- ability to lift 25 to 70 pounds daily
- ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 100% of the workday
- ability to work in hot and cold environments including grills and freezers
- good verbal communication skills
- capability to clean and sanitize work areas
- adherence to hospital and health board sanitation regulations
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma
- 2 years of restaurant line cook experience
- good verbal and communication skills
- ability to read and follow recipes
- commitment to maintaining food safety and quality standards
- experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- teamwork and interpersonal skills
- willingness to work in hot and cold environments
- ability to adhere to standardized procedures and guidelines
Job Duties
- Prepares hot menu items according to standardized recipes
- checks tallies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner patient trays
- prepares hot items for cafeteria and patients meeting strict deadlines
- refers to catering requests for hot production items for special events
- assembles and presents food items meeting customer expectations for temperature, texture, and appearance
- provides input into recipe standardization and creative food production
- obtains supplies from storerooms, refrigerators, and freezer
- assists with new product testing, recipe development, and recipe revision
- demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction and maintains good customer relations
- maintains open communication between cooks to ensure appropriate follow-up
- identifies and resolves interpersonal conflicts constructively
- works as a team to meet hot production needs
- documents food temperatures prior to service and dates food items to ensure freshness
- ensures food is stored covered and dated, utilizes leftovers safely and appropriately
- maintains a safe sanitary work area meeting hospital and health board regulations
- cleans and sanitizes work areas including tables, equipment, stove, ovens, and meat walk-in refrigerator
- participates in departmental performance improvement plans
- collaborates with hospital departments and associates to meet customer expectations
- follows documentation practices accurately and concisely
- demonstrates commitment to service breakthroughs by personal example and follow-up
- exhibits a supportive positive attitude
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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