Cook

A Brief Overview
Prepares, cooks, bakes, serves, stores food and coordinates activities following standard practices and procedures.

What you will do

• Prepares, cooks, bakes, serves, stores food and coordinates activities following standard practices and procedures. • Reviews menus, production sheets, planning charts to obtain proper food items for preparation according to menu in quantities indicated and to meet appropriate deadlines. • Pre-preps and cooks (bake, roast, steam, broil) food as instructed and in compliance with recipes. • Cleans all food preparation equipment and maintains a clean area. • Practices safe and proper food handling procedures, covers, labels and stores leftover food, as assigned or required and in accordance with sanitation standards and established policies and procedures. • Serves and/or portions food delivered as instructed utilizing appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques to ensure optimal quality.
• Prepares grilled or fried foods to order.
• Provides instructions to Food Services Assistant to ensure food is prepared accurately.
• Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration. • Interacts and works collaboratively with dietary customers/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT and Retail Care standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. • Assists personnel when needed by performing tasks to keep department operating at peak efficiency levels.
• Maintains required department records, reports and files. Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
• Stocks all required supplies and inventory, including food and cleaning supplies. Rotates food and stocks as required.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and personnel. • Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment, utensils and furnishings and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. • Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor or crew leader. • Disposes of trash and garbage by transporting to disposal area.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance Policies).
• Provides coverage for relief and absences within department. Demonstrates flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays to maintain coverage for Food and Nutrition services.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including, department specific requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience. Required
• Vocational certificate in food preparation Upon Hire Preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience of experience in institutional cooking. Required

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.