Cafe Technician/Prep Cook

Forefront; Erie (Erie County); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare culinary service provider is seeking a Cafe Technician/Prep Cook in Erie, PA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of cooking experience and knowledge of food preparation standards. Responsibilities include meal preparation, monitoring food safety, and assisting in the management of kitchen supplies. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to sanitation practices. You will be part of a supportive team in a growing environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in relevant settings.
• At least one year of food service experience in a health care setting is desired.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions and diet orders.

Aufgaben

• Follow recipes and presentation standards for meal preparation.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure safety during service.
• Inspect food products and supervise storage as needed.

Kenntnisse

Cooking experience

Customer Service Orientation

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Ausbildung

High school graduate or equivalent education

Jobbeschreibung

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience. We are hiring a Cafe Technician/Prep Cook in Erie, PA.

Overview

You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! Come and make an impact!

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Director of Culinary, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Notify Director of Culinary of food, supplies or equipment needs, report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Director of Culinary.
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary.

Qualifications

• Min. of 2 yrs cooking experience, batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Education Requirement

Ability to read, write and speak English.

High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.

Competencies

• Customer Service Oriented
• Basic Food Preparation Knowledge
• Sanitation and Safety Practices
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Physical Demands

The Cook stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. The Cook must have the ability to work with chemicals/cleaning agents and must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.