Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Cook to join our Food and Nutrition team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen operations and food safety practices, with experience in therapeutic and modified diets for patients and employees, visitors, and special functions. This role is essential in delivering high-quality meals that meet our standards of excellence in a hospital environment. The Cook will work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient food service and maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Review each patients’ diet plan and determine what ingredients will be required.
- Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, marinating, and cubing meats, vegetables, and fruits.
- Make soups and stocks, according to specified recipes, making sure that the right amount of seasoning is used.
- Assist the hospital management in creating recipes, along with help from doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Cook nutritious meals, according to standardized protocols, ensuring that cleanliness is given the highest priority.
- Perform portioning activities on trays or platters, by following set instructions, on a per-patient basis.
- Ensure that patients’ meals are delivered to them promptly so that they can take their medicines on time.
- Oversee the cleanliness and sanitization of kitchen areas, such as counters, floors, and walls.
- Perform predictive, preventative, and regular maintenance on kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, grills, fridges, and freezers.
- Timely perform food rotation activities so that food spoilage is kept in check.
Experience
- Previous experience as a Cook in a restaurant or catering environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices for food handling.
- Strong culinary skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- A passion for cooking and creating delicious meals that delight customers.
Qualifications
- Education: n/a
- Experience: Minimum one (1) year of cooking experience required, hospital/healthcare experience preferred.
- Licensure/Certifications: SERVSAFE certification within 90 days of hire.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Shift:
Work Location: In person
