Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.50 - $18.25
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
competitive salary
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Highland Hospital is a reputable healthcare institution located in Charleston, West Virginia, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional medical services and quality patient care. As part of a robust healthcare network, Highland Hospital emphasizes the importance of nutrition in patient recovery and overall wellness. The hospital has garnered a reputation for maintaining high standards not only in its clinical care but also in the essential support services such as food preparation and dietary management. This institution is dedicated to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff, ensuring opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The hospital prides... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred
- Serv safe certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state facility
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred
- SERV Safe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility
Job Duties
- Plans and prepares foods in accordance with facility policies, approved dietary guidelines and recipes/menus provided by supervisor or Dietician
- Plans individual cooking schedule so that all foods for regular and therapeutic menus and special functions will be properly cooked and ready at appropriate time
- Follows recipes and portioning procedures to prepare meats/entrees, gravies, casseroles, vegetables, soups, salads, and deserts for daily menu
- Stores and prepares food safely i.e. maintains accurate temperature logs, in range hot/cold storage, prompt freezer/refrigeration, stock rotation, labeling/dating food items and discarding out-of-date food
- Sets up steam table in such a way to make them attractive and easily served in standardized portions, labels food according to modification
- Prepares leftover food for proper storage labeled with description of food and date
- and assists with the cleaning of steam table and pans
- Directs activities of staff who assist in preparing and serving meals
- Takes recommended measures to prepare food to preserve nutritional benefits
- Monitors serving line and may serve foods throughout serving periods to ensure that foods are available to replenish when needed without delay
- Records equipment and food temperatures and meal counts daily
- Keeps cooking area in kitchen clean and orderly, and transports trash to dumpster
- Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Takes inventory of supplies and equipment
- Checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered
- Assists in storage of supplies and food products
- Applies culinary and cooking techniques needed for special and/or restrictive dietary requirements
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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