Cook - FT - Days - MHP

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a food service worker to prepare and portion meals for patients, retail, physicians and catering services.

You will follow approved menus, ensure adherence to safety, quality and temperature standards, and maintain sanitation throughout the kitchen. The role requires one year of food service experience and a high school diploma or equivalent; training from a culinary program is a plus.

Qualifications

• No degree required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year of food service experience preferred or training from a culinary program.
• Must comply with HACCP guidelines and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follows menus and prepares food according to quality, quantity, and safety standards.
• Uses food service equipment safely and maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• Coordinates with leadership to ensure timely preparation and documentation.

Skills

Food Service

HACCP

Customer Service

Sanitation

Safety Standards

Education

No Degree Required

Job description

Location

Pembroke Pines, 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

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. 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.

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%
• 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

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.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

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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