Cook

IHA; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in the United States is seeking a full-time cook to prepare food items from weekly menus and approved recipes in a healthcare setting. You will observe schedules and carry tasks to completion while using sound judgment and initiative.

You will follow HACCP and OSHA standards, keep work areas clean, and ensure high quality meals. Prior experience in healthcare food service and vocational training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow approved recipes and weekly menus.
• Experience cooking in healthcare facilities, institutions, or full-service restaurants.
• Must follow HACCP and OSHA standards and maintain sanitary work areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items from weekly menus using approved recipes.
• Observe routine schedules and complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain sanitary work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Follow system and departmental procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Initiative

Sound judgment

Ability to prioritize

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational training in quantity food preparation and sanitation

Job description

Description:

I. Position Summary:

Must be able to work from weekly menus and production sheets using approved recipes to prepare food items, observe routine work schedules and follow the System and departmental procedures. Must be able to carry through to completion assigned and planned tasks. Must exercise initiative and also have the ability to exercise sound judgment performing daily and assigned duties. Must have the ability to prioritize and correct problems, as needed.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

I. Position Summary:

Must be able to work from weekly menus and production sheets using approved recipes to prepare food items, observe routine work schedules and follow the System and departmental procedures. Must be able to carry through to completion assigned and planned tasks. Must exercise initiative and also have the ability to exercise sound judgment performing daily and assigned duties. Must have the ability to prioritize and correct problems, as needed.

II. Position Requirements

Responsible for high quality and properly prepared foods using approved recipes. Follows proper food handling techniques. Maintains work areas, equipment and utensils in a sanitary manner. Follows HACCP and OSHA standards in the performance of daily tasks. Directly accountable to the Production Supervisor for daily assignments. Adheres to System, and corporate compliance programs. Supports department policies, procedures, objectives, and goals. Implements, observes safety, environmental and infection control standards. This position requires a person who is friendly, cordial, reliable, conscientious, and able to follow directions. Must be able to efficiently organize production schedules to meet demands of the operation. Must have initiative and demonstrate good judgement. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks.

A: Licensure/Certification/Registration

None required

B. Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent. Vocational training in quantity food preparation and sanitation is preferred.

C: Experience

A minimum of one year’s previous food service cooking experience in a healthcare facility, institution or full service restaurant under the guidance of a qualified Chef is required.

D. Special Qualifications

Must promote good customer relations by providing quality products in an attractive environment in which to eat, provide a high level of cleanliness and respond to customers requests promptly. Must perform at an above satisfactory level and work must be thorough detailed and consistent.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.