Position Summary :
The Cook position participates as a member of the food production staff to prepare and serve food for patients, residents and non-patient services.
This position is responsible for the quality and safety of food to our customers. Additional areas of responsibility may include catering set-up and service, quality control monitors, organization of inventory and cleaning assignments.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Ability to read, perform basic math, write and follow verbal and written directions
- 6 months experience in food preparation or formal culinary training
- ServSafe
- 1 year previous institutional or large volume food service and preparation experience
Essential Job Functions :
- Prepares food for patients, residents and non-patient meals.
- Completes cleaning assignments
- Participates in production team meetings, menu and recipe development as assigned
- Completes food production records and various reports as assigned
- Checks in inventory as assigned
- May be assigned to put inventory away per standard operating procedures in dry storage, refrigerators, freezers, service areas
- Participates in dish room and assigned cleaning procedures
- Records department statistics and other information
- Assists in other areas of food production as assigned. (Catering, prep, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
- Ability to work varied shifts
- Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
- Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
- Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
77312300 Nutrition Services (BHDH)
30+ days ago