Cook

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Hampshire is seeking a skilled cook to prepare a variety of food items. The role involves leading food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and catering for special events. Candidates should have 5-7 years of cooking experience and a High School Diploma or Equivalent. This position does not involve patient care and includes variable shifts with shift differential pay.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience working as a cook is required.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods and quality standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of food items daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Cater special events as required.

Skills

Data gathering and report preparation

Safe use of cleaning equipment

Baking a variety of pastries

Cooking and food preparation

Food preparation and presentation methods

Organizing and coordinating skills

Inventory control knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

COOK NEEDED - PER DIEM NEED - VARIABLE SHIFTS - SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY!

Summary: Serves as team lead and assists with preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions:

• Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, simple pastries/breads and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods being cooked for quality.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Caters special events as required.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
• Required to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards.
• Records inventory and/or orders stock.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

Experience working as a cook 5-7 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.