Cook- Food Services- Full Time- Days

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Cook in its Food Service Production department. The role prepares and cooks meals for patients, staff, and catering events, following recipes for consistency and presentation. You will ensure sanitary practices and HACCP compliance while adapting to supply changes.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of hospital or food service experience, HS diploma/GED, and serve-safe certification is a plus. Strong communication and basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED strongly preferred; culinary program preferred.
• Two to four years cooking experience in hospital or room service environment preferred.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for patients, employees, the public and catering events.
• Follow recipes to produce consistent menu items and ensure proper plate presentation.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment per state and federal standards.
• Adhere to HACCP standards and record temperatures as required.
• Operate and safely use department food production equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

FIFO knowledge

HACCP standards

Follow instructions

English literacy

Education

HS diploma or GED

Culinary program preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

This position will be responsible for cooking for patients, cafeteria in addition to salad bar prep, cold prep and prepping foods for patient line as well as cafeteria.

Cook- Food Service Production

About the Job:

The Cook on in our Food Service Production Department will be responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for patients, employees, the public and catering events, following recipes to produce consistent menu items, presenting food using proper plate presentation techniques, ensuring a sanitary work environment per state and federal standards, and tapping into your creativity to adapt to food resources and changes in supply.

What You’ll Do:

• Knowledge of materials/methods used in the preparation of food on a large-scale basis.
• Knowledge of sanitation/safety in handling food/equipment. Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Prepares records of quantities used for production planning within menu cycle.
• Maintains demand or volume necessary to complete each meal period.
• Follows proper food handling techniques using HACCP standards. Records food and food storage temperatures as required.
• Checks and maintain coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quality, and quality of food.
• Demonstrates the ability to be creative with food resources to plan and or adapt to changes in supplies.
• Operates and safely uses all types of food service production equipment.
• Works closely with the purchasing to adapt to menu items to changes in supply.
• Follows proper food portioning standards.
• Complies with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Uses FIFO standards when utilizing food supplies.Maintains a clean and organized work area. Responsible for meeting Manchester Board of Health, State and TJC standards.
• Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Good communication skills with ability to give and receive production information.
• Knowledge of FIFO and HACCP standards.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to operate department specific equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in the English language.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or a GED is strongly preferred. Culinary program preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years cooking experience in a restaurant or room service hospital environment preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Serve Safe certification preferred.
• Software/Hardware: Basic computer skills preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center
• And more!

Work Schedule: Every other weekend. Hours vary: 5-1:30, 5:30-2, 6-2:30, and 10:30-7:30