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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.80 - $31.20
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Uniform allowance

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality food services as part of comprehensive patient care. As a specialized healthcare food service provider, the organization prioritizes food safety, nutrition, and excellent customer service within its hospital environment. It is dedicated to maintaining high standards of food preparation and hygiene to support patient health and satisfaction. The food service department plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive meals that meet stringent safety standards and dietary requirements, enhancing their overall hospital experience.

The role available is for a Food Preparation Specialist within the ho... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred one year of healthcare or trayline experience
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Prior cooking experience 1-2 years preferred
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to work in environments with temperature extremes
  • Ability to stand and bend frequently
  • Ability to follow safe food handling procedures
  • Adherence to attendance and clock-in policies

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred one year of healthcare or trayline experience
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Prior cooking experience preferred
  • Effective communication skills

Job Duties

  • Utilizes standardized recipes and ingredient control
  • Follows proper preparation procedures
  • Checks food temperatures, texture, color, aroma, and taste prior to service
  • Batch cooks all food products which do not maintain quality if held for thirty minutes
  • Proper food rotation using first in, first out method
  • Safe food storage with no cross-contamination, labeling, and dating of all food items
  • Initial proper re-thermalization and de-thermalization of all food products
  • Uses products within 48 hours of preparation
  • Follows position timeline and job routine
  • Maintains department timeline through on-time performance
  • Adheres to attendance and clock-in policies
  • Efficient use of non-break time
  • Records all food production amounts
  • Produces food products to meet requested amounts
  • Proper use of food products
  • Utilizes carryovers
  • Attends scheduled inservices
  • Participates in production meetings
  • Successfully cross-trains in all production positions
  • Assists with cross-training of other employees
  • Reports problems with recipes, production sheets, and numbers
  • Contributes to the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and values in all interactions
  • Follows uniform policy
  • Maintains a professional image
  • Responds positively to all requests and interactions

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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