Cook

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Cook in Washington, DC to accurately and efficiently prepare portions, cook and present hot and cold items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. You will follow recipes, production records and safety standards, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain clean, organized workstations while delivering high-quality food service in a hospital environment.

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred with at least 6 months cooking experience; strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 6 months cooking experience in any setting
• Verbal and written communication skills; basic math required

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients and cooks food according to recipes and standards
• Reads order tickets or receives verbal instructions and prepares meals
• Maintains sanitation and safety; operates and maintains kitchen equipment
• Cares for a la carte service and may work at a grill station
• Keeps production records and adheres to quality guidelines

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Teamwork

Professionalism

Kitchen safety

Knife handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Accurately and efficiently prepares portions cooks and presents a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Special/Catered Events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below but department leadership may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among hospitals depending on business necessities and department requirements.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares measures ingredients and cooks food in accordance with established recipes production records current applicable federal state and department standards guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food and service is provided.
• Where appropriate reads food order tickets or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.
• May prepare food and serve customers in a made to order setting including a grill station.
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station.
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal state and corporate standards guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
• Prepares foods under supervision of department leadership. Operates and maintains departmental equipment in a safe orderly and efficient manner. Informs supervisor of malfunctioning damaged and/or unsafe equipment.
• Tastes products as needed to ensure high quality reads menus adheres to production sheets and keeps accurate taste temperature and production records.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing workstation and equipment.
• Works in a safe manner to avoid injury to self and others. Reports unsafe conditions accidents and injuries immediately.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• May receive inventory lift products and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in departmental meetings initiatives training programs as required.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• equivalent preferred

Experience

• Less than 1 year Minimum of 6 months cooking experience in any setting required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills basic math skills required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers vendor representatives supervisors managers and customers.
• Basic food safety and sanitation knowledge required.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment proper use of equipment and proper knife handling skills.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.