Cook

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a kitchen professional to support patient meals, cafeteria fare, and special functions. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain proper food temperatures, and ensure safe handling from prep to service.

The role requires attention to infection control and accurate inventory and waste practices within a hospital food service environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in culinary/kitchen and/or food preparation training/food handler’s certification or 1 year of experience in institutional and batch cooking in a fast-paced environment
• ServSafe experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Uses standardized recipes to prepare menu items for the patients, cafeteria, and special functions.
• Uses proper techniques and maintains proper temperature when inspecting, handling, preparing, serving, and storing all items.
• Covers, labels, and dates all leftovers and uses proper methods of waste disposal.
• Keeps accurate records of the amount of each item used and amount left on hand.
• Complies with infection control, safety, Department of Public Health, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Excellent communication skills

Sense of urgency

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Job Description

Prepares assigned menu items consistent with department standards for quality for all areas of service in support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

2 years of experience in culinary/kitchen and/or food preparation training/food handler’s certification or 1 year of experience in institutional and batch cooking in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe experience
• 1 year of experience in a hospital food service setting
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Education

N/A

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team

Job Responsibilities

• Uses standardized recipes to prepare menu items for the patients, cafeteria, and special functions.
• Uses proper techniques and maintains proper temperature when inspecting, handling, preparing, serving, and storing all items.
• Covers, labels, and dates all leftovers and uses proper methods of waste disposal.
• Keeps accurate records of the amount of each item used and amount left on hand.
• Complies with infection control, safety, Department of Public Health, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Company Background

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

Recruitment Process

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