Cook (FT)

Highmark Health; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider seeks a Food Preparer to prepare and serve food to patients and customers. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's Degree and experience in food preparation, preferably in an institutional setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent.
• Six months to one year of related experience preferred.
• ACHD or Serve Safe Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce hot and cold food items for service.
• Utilize proper food handling and storage techniques.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food handling

Food preparation

Sanitation

Safety standards compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job prepares foods for service to patients, cafeteria and catering customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and produces hot and cold food items for assigned areas and for special requests in accordance with departmental standards, regulatory standards and pre-established task assignments. (60%)
• Utilizes proper food handling and food storage techniques when receiving, rotating, storing and preparing food. (20%)
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods and required chemicals. Complies with all safety and infection control guidelines. (10%)
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards according to departmental policies and regulatory agency requirements (10%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Experience in an institutional setting.
• ACHD or Serve Safe Certification.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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