Cook - Columbus

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with standardized menus and to ensure items meet quality and safety standards.

The role reports to the Dietary Manager and requires the ability to work a rotating shift schedule. The cook will take and record temperatures, discard outdated items, and maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen while following infection control policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous cooking experience in a senior living environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with standardized menu (recipes, portions, and special diets).
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Take and record temperature of all foods prepared.
• Discard outdated items stored in walk-in cooler.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and universal precaution policies and procedures when preparing food, cleaning equipment, and performing other daily tasks.
• Perform daily cleaning in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food preparation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Contact information

• Name Cole Price
• Phone [phone]

Description

TITLE: Cook

REPORTS TO: Dietary Manager

Non-Exempt

Shift Hours: 5:00am - 1:00pm and 11:00am - 7:00pm (Rotating Schedule/ Shift Hours)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of the position is to prepare the facility's food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals in accordance with standardized menu (recipes, portions, and special diets).
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Take and record temperature of all foods prepared.
• Discard outdated items stored in walk-in cooler.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and universal precaution policies and procedures when preparing food, cleaning equipment, and performing other daily tasks.
• Perform daily cleaning in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Highly focused and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the public.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous cooking experience in a senior living environment preferred.