Department: Food & Nutrition Services

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook a limited number of food items for meal service, follow standard procedures and practices to comply regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, along with culinary degree preferred. Three years cooking, chill cook experience preferred. Along with knowledge of cooking methods and practices and procedures, kitchen equipment and various types of preparation. Serv safe certified preferred..

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Reviews written patient/cafeteria menu. Assemble supplies, food and equipment for daily preparation. Setup and prepare equipment for use.
• Follows standardized recipes when cooking. Maintains established procedures in food preparation to achieve goals for quality and nutritional value. Evaluate preparation and recommend changes.
• Set-up foods on patient/cafeteria line following written diagrams. Performs tasks as needed to facilitate work flow in kitchen areas.
• Alerts Purchasing/Production Coordinator to needs and problems in supplies, equipment and prepared food.
• Maintains established department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Maintains records as required.
• Assists in care and maintenance of work areas, supplies and equipment.
• Attends in-service meetings as required.
• Demonstrates compliance with Hospital dress codes and policies.
• Observes Hospital policy concerning Fire and safety regulations, Infection Control Standards, smoking restrictions, telephone usage and other rules governing conduct.
• Reports to work on time at start of shift and after breaks.
• Provides proper notice in advance of absence or tardiness.