Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Uniform allowance
meal discounts
Job Description
This job opportunity is within a reputable healthcare facility committed to providing high-quality nutrition services to patients, staff, visitors, and special functions. As a vital part of the healthcare team, the establishment emphasizes not only serving food but enhancing the overall care experience by ensuring the meals are nutritious, well-prepared, and safely handled. The facility prioritizes Everyday Excellence values—courtesy, caring, respect, and proactive service—ensuring that every interaction with patients, physicians, and community members reflects professionalism and compassion. This institution operates under strict corporate compliance, adhering to codes of conduct and regulatory requirements that govern healthcare food services. It fosters a... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year commercial or institutional cooking experience preferred
- Knowledge of cooking measures and procedures
- Ability to operate kitchen utensils and equipment proficiently
- Commitment to adhere to HIPAA regulations
- Knowledge of and adherence to safety practices including incident reporting, waste handling, PPE use, and exposure control
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Willingness to participate in performance improvement and cost management initiatives
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year commercial or institutional cooking experience preferred
- Knowledge of cooking measures and procedures
- Ability to operate kitchen utensils and equipment proficiently
- Good judgment in organizing workflow
- Strong taste and smell sensitivity for food quality
- Commitment to workplace safety and hygiene standards
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations in healthcare food service environment
Job Duties
- Prepares, washes, trims, and seasons food items for each meal
- Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes
- Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers with proficiency
- Cooks a variety of foods following standardized recipes and methods of preparation
- Meets department standards in baking, roasting, broiling and steaming meats, fish and other foods
- Observes and tastes food being cooked and adds ingredients or seasoning to improve flavor or texture as needed
- Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked
- Correctly adjusts heat controls and timers on ovens, grills, etc. as required
- Coordinates distribution of food to serving units at specified time
- Carves portions of meat, fish and fowl for individual servings and prepares food for serving units
- Apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients
- Maintains sanitary and safe work area by using proper food storage, handling and holding techniques
- Utilizes kitchen equipment appropriately and safely
- Performs all other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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