COOK

JOB TITLE: Cook

DEPARTMENT: Nutrition Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Nutrition Services

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for all the meal preparation at breakfast, lunch and dinner for the hospital, LTCC, CMC and cafeteria.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years institutional cooking experience, preferably hospital experience.

SKILLS

Knowledge of special diets. Quantity cookery skills. Must be able to adjust recipes to desired quantity. Must be able to function as a team member, work and communicate well with others.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Safeserve preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare items that are palatable and appetizing in appearance for meals and catering.
• Avoid food waste by using proper portion control, appropriate handling of leftovers, and by preparing only what is needed.
• Read, selects and prepares any special diets needed.
• Meet time schedules for cafeteria, hospital and LTCC meal service.
• Serve hospital tray line at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Serve LTCC breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Care for and clean equipment properly to avoid or damage. Notify supervisor immediately when equipment is lost, damaged, or malfunctioning.
• Know and understand portion sizes and modified diets; consult dietitians if necessary.
• Use safety methods in transporting hot cart and during golf cart use.
• Follow proper sanitation skills and rules at all times.
• Responsible for cleaning own work area, equipment and ovens. May be assigned general cleaning or special cleaning projects.
• Turn on all needed equipment and make sure it is plugged in the a.m. In p.m. turn off and unplug all necessary equipment.
• May fill and set up steam tables. Take food to cafeteria.
• Go through food in cook’s walk-in and label and date all foods. Throw out any leftovers dated past 48 hours.
• May be requested to perform other related duties for which the individual is qualified.
• Label, date, and over all food in walk-ins and freezers. Discard all leftovers according to policy.
  

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Answer phone, take and relay messages fill requests.
• Attend all department meetings and in-services.

FULL TIME & PART TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision plans
• AirMed Care/ Guardian Air Ambulance Service
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Bank
• Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Aflac
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Savings Plan