Cook - Boys Town National Research Hospital

Boys Town; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for various programs and events. The role requires ensuring food quality and safety, maintaining a clean kitchen, and managing food portions. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience required.
• ServSafe Food Handlers certification within 120 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for breakfast, lunch, and special events.
• Ensures food quality and safety according to HACCP policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prepares assigned menu items and maintains a clean, organized kitchen.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Prepares assigned menu items and serving line, sanitizes kitchen area and equipment, and ensures proper food storage.

Prepares food for the school breakfast and lunch program, evening meals, employees, contracted customers, special events, and / or meetings including cooking, baking, shredding, and slicing. Prepares kitchen and food for following day as needed.

Cooks quickly, efficiently and according to menu and recipes.

Takes and records food temperatures according to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food safety policies, records temperatures again prior to service.

Ensures that food is good quality and is ready on time.

Determines correct food portions; utilizes kitchen resources efficiently.

Arranges food for service and serves food ensuring appropriate utensils are used for serving.

Sanitizes and cleans kitchen and service area and dining room; ensures food is properly stored and handled.

Completes food and inventory deliveries as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.

Ability to use and troubleshoot kitchen appliances and cooking utensils to complete recipes.

Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Knowledge of basic math skills required to ensure accuracy of recorded yields.

Ability to multi-task.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 6 months experience required.

Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.

Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

Minimum of 18 years of age required.

ServSafe Food Handlers certification within 120 days of transfer or hire required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Food service experience preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results .

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