Cook - FT- Shift Varies

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Food Service Cook responsible for quality food production for patients and staff. Duties include preparing items per recipes, checking production schedules, and ensuring proper portioning and presentation.

The role emphasizes following standardized recipes, maintaining sanitation, and setting up meal service lines on schedule to support cafeteria and patient meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items according to established guidelines and recipes.
• Check menu and production schedule to determine quantity of foods to prepare.
• Use standardized recipes scaled to the right amounts for patients, cafeteria, and catering.
• Properly portion and present foods to meet presentation standards.
• Set up tray line and cafeteria line on time and replenish food as needed.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards per local and state regulations.

Skills

Basic English

Food preparation

Following directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Food Services & Dietetics

Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary Responsible for quality food production for patients and staff.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Experience: Two (2) years cooking experience

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, understand, and speak basic English to perform essential job functions of the job
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing items according to established guidelines.
• Checks menu and production schedule to determine variety and quantity of foods to prepare.
• Uses standardized recipe scaled to appropriate amounts based on the number of patients, cafeteria, and/or catering needs etc.
• Prepares hot food following preparation sheets and recipes.
• Properly portions and ensures presentation standards are met.
• Recommends to Chef Manager/Supervisor proper utilization of leftover food products.
• Prepares foods at appropriate temperatures.
• Sets up tray line and cafeteria line on time.
• Replenishes food as needed on cafeteria line or tray line.
• Anticipates items that might run out and have a backup ready.
• Does advance preparation as indicated.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.
• Cleans equipment according to standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area throughout the day and at the end of shift.
• Ensures green/red buckets are in place and being used appropriately.
• Holds food at the appropriate temperature.
• Uses cool down procedure for food in the temperature danger zone.
• Correctly documents temperature monitoring per procedure.
• Keeps area organized and free from clutter.
• Labels and stores food properly.
• Ensures food is used or discarded prior to or on expiration date.
• Follows hand washing guidelines and wears gloves when handling ready to eat food.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.