Cook - FT - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking dedicated food service staff to prepare and distribute meals for patients, retail, physicians and catering services. You will follow standardized recipes, HACCP guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and nutrition.

This role requires one year of food service experience (training from a culinary program allowed) and a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience or culinary program training.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and produces food for distribution to patients, retail, physicians and catering services.
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines regarding requisition, storage, handling and preparation of food.
• Prepares food according to standardized recipes ensuring food production schedules are met.
• 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.
• Uses all necessary food service equipment with proper safety precautions, cleaning procedures, as well as sanitation and maintenance of work area.

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:Pembroke Pines, FloridaAt 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.Prepares food according to standardized recipes ensuring food production schedules are met.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.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 BEHAVIOREducation 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 PreferredWorking 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:DaysDisclaimer: 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.If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]