Cook - FT - Days - MHM

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare and distribute meals for patients, retail, physicians and catering services.

The role requires adherence to HACCP guidelines, safe food handling, accurate documentation, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced hospital environment. No degree required; one year of food service experience preferred. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• No degree required (Required).
• Minimum 1 year of food service experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to HACCP guidelines regarding requisition, storage, handling and preparation of food.
• Uses all necessary food service equipment with proper safety precautions, operation, cleaning procedures, sanitation and maintenance of work area.
• Prepares food according to standardized recipes ensuring food production schedules are met.
• Follows menus provided and communicates any concerns to departmental leadership.
• Ensures that food is prepared and documented according to quality, quantity, nutritional, temperature and safety standards.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Food Safety

Hand Hygiene

Kitchen Sanitation

Patient and Family Centered Care

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

Location

Miramar, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

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.

Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed, using proper safety precautions, operational, cleaning procedures, as well as sanitation and maintenance of work area.

Prepares food according to standardized recipes ensuring food production schedules are met.

Follows menus provided and communicates any concerns to departmental leadership.

Ensures that food is prepared and documented according to quality, quantity, nutritional, temperature and safety standards.

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.

Additional Education Info: 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%