Cook

Harboroaks; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Columbia Township, Missouri is seeking a Cook to join our team at CenterPointe Hospital. This role involves preparing meals following approved menus, coordinating activities with food service staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and culinary training, along with at least two years of food service experience. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Food safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education or training

Job description

Overview

CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia is hiring a Cook; come join our team and make a difference every day!

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.

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