Cook I

Overview

Summary: Prepares food items according to standardized recipes and methods for hospital patients, personnel, and visitors.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares food.
2. Responsible for quality end product, portion control, cost control, accuracy in tray assembly, and distribution to patients, staff, and visitors. Sets up transportation cart. Retrieves trays from patients' rooms as needed, as well as delivers special trays for patients, staff, and floor as needed.
3. Stocks and rotates supplies in storage area. Records temperatures of all equipment/foods daily and as needed. Assembles necessary ingredients for production along with requisitioning items needed as well as proper storage of all foods and non-food items.
4. Responsible for department sanitation and regulations. Washes pots and pans, containers, and utensils manually along with all dishes, trays, and utensils through the use of the automated dishwasher.
5. Completes/Assists with processing all necessary paperwork pertaining to the patient and the department.
6. Promotes a positive work environment and facilitates the training of less experienced staff.
7. Possess a basic understanding of therapeutic modification of diets, although the cook remains under supervision. Must be able to apply knowledge of job skills in a self-starting manner.
8. Open and close the department when Manager is absent.
9. Orders food and supplies as needed in supervisor's absence.

Qualifications

Other information: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Prefer three years experience as a cook and other food preparation items, or short order grill work. Must be able to read recipes, production records, temperature logs, and tally forms. Must be able to cook large volume and based on necessary diet information.

Education: Essential: High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges, and more!

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $19.80

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.