Job Summary
On-Call AM Shifts (5:00am - 1:30pm or 11am - 8pm) APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $31.20 - $37.27 POSITION SUMMARY To provide quality food in a safe and sanitary environment for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors. The Cook supervises the department in the absence of the Director.
Job description/Responsibilities:
- -Reads and follows standardized recipes.
- -Extends and multiplies recipes to meet quantities needed per tally sheet and projections.
- -Produces a good quality product; utilizes creativity and know-how in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.
- -Serves foods according to the approved portion sizes for patients.
- -Demonstrates good judgment in the ability to organize workflow so that food is ready prior to service, but not unnecessarily early.
- -Adheres to strict temperature controls in regards to internal food temperatures, holding, storage, and proper cooling temperatures and takes action when out of range.
- -Prepares appropriate quantities of food avoiding excessive waste.
- -Stores all food properly, including labeling and dating all food according to policy.
- -Washes hands appropriately throughout shift.
- -Wears gloves and changes gloves according to policy.
- -Utilizes cutting boards properly, avoiding cross-contamination and ensuring that they are sanitized, as appropriate.
- -Cleans and sanitizes equipment used in performing duties and completes general cleaning assignments.
- -Serves leftovers for the cafeteria safely and appropriately according to approved procedures.
- -Covers the schedule and makes phone calls to other staff as needed.
- -Orders fresh produce and meats in absence of the Lead Cook.
- -Assists the Director with food orders for catering functions in absence of the Lead Cook.
- -Works as a team with other cooks and provides direction to Kitchen Helpers.
- -Conducts periodic kitchen sanitation audits.
- -Rotates food stock and adjusts menus to utilize leftovers.
- -Operates equipment slicer, broiler, fryer, ovens, bain-marie, grill, steamer, scales, and knives.
- -Participates in in-service programs and meetings.
- -Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required Qualification:
- 1. California Safe Food Handlers card preferred.
- 2. Sexual Harassment/ Bullying Prevention Certification required. (1 month from hire)
- 3. College in the nutritional field preferred.
- 4. Minimum two years of cooking experience in institutional and special diets preferred.
**No Referrals or Candidates Accepted from Recruiters or Agencies.
Job Family:
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Occupations:
Cooks, All Other
Degree Required:
High School Diploma/Ged Or Higher