Cook 1

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare and cook food, maintain cleanliness, and manage food inventory. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and vocational training, along with experience in food preparation. Proficiency in English and strong attention to detail are required. This role involves serving meals and ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Vocational/technical training and a minimum of one year's job-related experience required.
• Proficiency in the English language required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and cooling of foods using standardized recipes.
• Prepare and cook food on grill.
• Serves and plates meals for patient services.
• Control quantity and quality of foods used on a daily basis.
• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory control

Cleanliness standards

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and cooling of foods using standardized recipes, production sheets and HACCP Records under the supervision of a cook.
• Prepare and cook food on grill.
• Serves and plates meals for patient services.
• Control quantity and quality of foods used on a daily basis by taking inventory daily and ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
• Responsible for cleaning production area prior to end of shift.
• Responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities.
• Assists with catered events for food preparation and service.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

High School Diploma is required. Vocational/technical training and a minimum of one year’s job-related experience required. Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written. Must be able to read and write, use simple arithmetic, and keep simple records. Proficiency in the English language required.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.