Cook, Part-time

Cook, Part-time-(3299919)

Description

Summary Prepare, season, and cook for hospital patients, cafeteria customers and special functions. Assist in menu planning and see that food preparation is economical and technically correct. Key Responsibilities

• Menu and food production sheets are reviewed to determine type and quantity of meals, vegetables and soups to be prepared.
• Menu planning assistance is provided to meet volume demands, marketing conditions, and customer needs.
• Food preparation and cooking adhere to established standards.
• Modified diet preparation is made in collaboration with the Chef.
• Washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food items adheres to established guidelines.
• Standardized recipes are followed as stated.
• Sanitation and cleaning assignments are completed as instructed.
• Food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards are maintained and improved to achieve department goals.
• Authorization for food consumption is given by tasting and smelling food.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Additional Responsibilities for First Cook

• Kitchen oversight and coordination is provided to ensure efficient operations.
• Quality Assurance activities are completed per established guidelines.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Education / Degree RequiredPreferred

High School Degree or GED preferred

Experience RequiredPreferred

3-5 years experience in hospital, institutional, and / or restaurant hot and cold food preparation preferred.

Licensure RequiredPreferred Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, Required

• Certified Food Safety and Food Allergy training required for First Cook; preferred for Cook.
• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language
• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment : Activity

Activity

Amount o f Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non weather)

Work in high place(s)

Work in confined space(s)

Risk of electrical shock

Risk of radiation exposure

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

Flammable / explosive gases

Toxic / caustic chemicals

Dust or other irritants

Grease or oils

Hazardous specimens

Exposure to lab animals

Infectious / contagious disease

Cleaning agents / chemicals

Hot equipment

Noisy equipment

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

Other

Lifting / Carry Requirements of this job

No Lifting required

No Carrying required

Number of pounds

Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Push / Pull Requirements of this job :

No Pushing required

No Pulling required

Number of pounds

Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Physical Activity requirements of this job :

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Stand

Walk

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

Reach with hands & arms

Climb stairs

Climb ladder or other equipment

Drive / operate motor vehicle

Balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

Speak

Hear

Taste

Smell

Touch

Other

Vision Requirements of this job :

Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

Distance vision

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

Other

Safety equipment used while performing this job :

Safety eye glasses

Gowns

Filter lens (welding / soldering)

Scrubs

Face shields

Boots

Ear plugs or Mufflers

Hard hat

Surgical mask / dust mask

Coveralls

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Gloves

Other

Level of noise typical in this work environment :

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

Loud

Very loud