Cook - Dietary

Chatham Hospital Inc; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care in Nash County, NC, is seeking a Cook to support hospital cafeterias and patient meals at Nash General Hospital and Coastal Plains Hospital. The role involves preparing sandwiches, salads, hot meals, and desserts, setting up the food line, and maintaining records as needed.

The Cook will follow recipes, monitor temperatures, and maintain clean, sanitary work areas. High school diploma or GED preferred; Food Handlers Certificate within 6 months; one year of food service

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Food Handlers Certificate within 6 months of hire.
• One (1) year of experience in food service.

Responsibilities

• Cooks food, including pastries, desserts, and soups, according to recipes.
• Ensures quality of foods and maintains proper temperatures.
• Operates and cleans production utensils and equipment in a sanitary area.
• Prepares complete meals and special events foods for patients and cafeteria patrons.
• Rotating work schedule and onsite duties at Nash General and Coastal Plains Hospitals.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:

The Cook may prepare sandwiches and grill items for patrons. The Cook is responsible for setting up food line and salad bar, performingcleaning duties,operating cash register and maintaining associated records.The Cook maycook a wide variety of food items for patients at Nash General Hospital and Coastal Plains Hospital, and for cafeteria patrons.

Responsibilities:

1. Cooks food, including pastries desserts, and soups, according to recipes. Completes basic mathematical calculations to alter quantities as needed.

2. Ensures quality of foods. Assists in testing and standardizing recipes maintains proper temperatures for food.

3. Operates and cleans all production utensils and equipment. Maintains cooking area in a sanitary, neat and orderly manner.

4. Prepares complete meals and special events foods. Arranges food in an appealing manner.

5. Prepares food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, and soups for regular, modified, and calculated diets using weighing and measuring techniques.

Other information:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.

Certification:

• Food Handlers Certificate within 6 months of hire.

Professional Requirement:

• One (1) year of experience in food service.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Dietary

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.