Cook - FT - Days - JDCH

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida, is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and produce meals for patients, retail, physicians and catering. You will follow HACCP guidelines, ensure menus meet quality and safety standards, and assist with meal distribution in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of food service experience; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of food service experience which can include training from a culinary program.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all applicable HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines regarding the requisition, storage, handling and preparation of food.
• Ensures that food is prepared and documented according to quality, quantity, nutritional, temperature and safety standards.
• Follows menus provided and communicates any concerns to departmental leadership.
• Prepares food according to standardized recipes ensuring food production schedules are met.
• Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed, using proper safety precautions, operational, cleaning procedures, as well as sanitation and maintenance of work area.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Food Safety

Hand Hygiene

Kitchen Sanitation

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

No Degree or any other education earned

Job description

Location

Hollywood, Florida

Summary

Prepares and produces food for distribution to patients, retail, physicians and catering services.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all applicable HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines regarding the requisition, storage, handling and preparation of food.
• Ensures that food is prepared and documented according to quality, quantity, nutritional, temperature and safety standards.
• Follows menus provided and communicates any concerns to departmental leadership.
• Prepares food according to standardized recipes ensuring food production schedules are met.
• Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed, using proper safety precautions, operational, cleaning procedures, as well as sanitation and maintenance of work area.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• FOOD PREPARATION
• FOOD SAFETY
• HAND HYGIENE
• KITCHEN SANITATION - STAFF, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

No Degree or any other education earned (Required)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of food service experience which can include training from a culinary program.

Other Information

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 20%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 0%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 60%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 20%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 60%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Evenings

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statements

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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