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Food Service Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $17.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
403(b) match plan
short-term disability
long-term disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Forgiveness
Adoption assistance

Job Description

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. It encompasses six community medical and urgent care centers, almost 80 physician practices, over 9,000 healthcare professionals, and the Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital. Renowned for its excellence, Lexington Health was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and holds the distinguished Magnet with Distinction status, a symbol of outstanding nursing care. The institution consistently ranks among the best in the Columbia Metro area according to U.S. News & World Report. Annually, Lexington Health delivers more than... Show More

Job Requirements

  • none
  • one year of experience in cooking
  • demonstrate basic mathematical skills
  • ability to work in a fast paced environment with good time management skills
  • ability to follow a recipe consistently as listed and provided
  • possess great customer service skills
  • requires knowledge of basic kitchen equipment
  • understanding of food service safety guidelines including temperature danger zone, HACCP, proper storage of product, sanitation
  • ability to maintain a neat and clean work area at all times

Job Qualifications

  • none
  • one year of experience in cooking
  • ability to demonstrate basic mathematical skills
  • knowledge of basic kitchen equipment
  • understanding of food service safety guidelines such as HACCP, sanitation, and temperature control
  • great customer service skills
  • ability to work in a fast paced environment

Job Duties

  • prepares food based on specific directions including modified diet restrictions
  • follows recipes accurately to prepare foods in correct quantity and quality
  • plans and organizes work schedule to ensure timely food preparation and presentation
  • cleans and sanitizes food service equipment using proper cleaning agents
  • completes prep work for the following day
  • maintains an optimistic and professional image exhibiting excellent customer relations
  • performs all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location