Cook - Part time

Baltimore, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $18.00 - $28.73

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

training programs

safe work environment

Job Description

This position is within a healthcare food service environment, most likely situated inside a hospital or medical facility, where food preparation and service play a critical role in patient care and satisfaction. The employer provides a structured, professional environment dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety, essential for serving patients, visitors, and staff across various meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events. The role is integral to the food service department, functioning with a strong commitment to federal, state, and corporate standards for food safety and sanitary operation, ensuring every meal is... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
One year relevant education may be substituted for one year of work experience
Minimum of 6 months cooking experience or completion of culinary certification training program
Verbal and written communication skills
Basic math skills
Basic food safety and sanitation knowledge
Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and proper knife handling
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and other departments
Maintain professional relationships with coworkers, vendors, supervisors, managers, and customers

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
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 required
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
Basic computer skills preferred
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

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

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