Cook

Southwell; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Cook, responsible for delivering quality food and maintaining a compliant kitchen environment. You will oversee food preparation for patients and special events while ensuring adherence to safety and nutritional standards. This full-time role offers a chance to make a difference in patient care through excellent culinary service.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and production areas.
• Monitor food temperature standards and HACCP compliance.
• Prepare hot and cold foods for patients and events.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Cook

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Summary

The Cook is responsible for providing excellent customer service to all patients and guests, maintaining a kitchen environment compliant with state and federal regulations, and delivering quality food with proper presentation. They must be capable of opening and closing the kitchen properly. The role involves overseeing and demonstrating the preparation of hot and cold foods for patients, residents, retail, catering, and special events, ensuring recipe and portion compliance to meet nutritional needs. They monitor food temperature standards and HACCP compliance, and ensure proper inventory handling to minimize waste and optimize the budget.

Department: Food Services

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Daytime

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proper hand washing techniques and understand when hand washing is necessary.
• Practice FIFO (First In, First Out) method for inventory management.
• Record all food temperatures accurately using thermocouples and apply time as a control when needed.
• Label, wrap, and date all items appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and production areas throughout the shift, ensuring equipment is clean and operational.
• Handle dishware and utensils properly to prevent contamination.
• Use cleaning buckets correctly, ensuring no food residue remains on surfaces.
• Set up the 3-compartment sink correctly, knowing the proper temperatures and sanitizer concentrations.
• Open and prepare the kitchen for the shift.
• Maintain food items in an attractive and fresh manner.
• Follow prescribed diet orders, menu spreadsheets, recipes, and portion sizes.
• Understand and demonstrate different levels of therapeutic diets.
• Manage menu substitutions and use nutritionally equivalent foods.
• Monitor meal portion sizes for nutritional adequacy.
• Provide substitutions or modifications for patients with special dietary needs.
• Ensure a safe work environment and adhere to safety standards.
• Determine preparation and stocking amounts based on data.
• Stay informed of relevant regulations and policies, including HIPAA and TRHS standards.
• Perform tasks suitable for the age-specific needs of patients, staff, and vendors.
• Suggest operational improvements and cost reductions.
• Attend mandatory training and pursue continuing education.
• Maintain competency through exams, skills checklists, and safety requirements.
• Cross-train to assist colleagues and improve efficiency.
• Participate in hospital committees and projects.
• Report equipment issues promptly and ensure proper maintenance.
• Use time efficiently to avoid unnecessary overtime.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience preferred.

Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Restaurants

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