Cook

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville; Danville (PA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients and staff. You will implement approved menus, coordinate kitchen activities, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include cooking to menu guidelines, supervising helper staff, inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Prior institutional food service experience and ServSafe certification are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service for institutions preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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 for cleanliness and functionality.
• 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 policies, procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Food preparation

Team coordination

Food safety

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or similar

Description du poste

Overview

Cook - Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville

Join the team at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville as a Cook, where you'll help create a positive dining experience for patients and staff. In this role, you will prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals, implement established menus, coordinate food preparation activities, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment. We are seeking a dependable team player who is passionate about food service and committed to supporting the health and well‑being of those we serve.

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.

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