Cook - FT- Shift Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a cook to ensure quality food production for patients and staff. You will follow standardized recipes and production sheets to minimize waste and maintain presentation standards.

The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines and accurate temperature control. Responsibilities include preparing items per guidelines, portioning accurately, and coordinating with the Chef Manager/Supervisor to optimize leftovers and meet menu demands for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare items according to established guidelines and production schedules.
• Use standardized recipes scaled to appropriate amounts for patients, cafeteria, and catering.
• Properly portion and ensure presentation standards are met.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards and clean equipment and work area.
• Monitor temperatures, document checks, and manage leftovers/food waste.
• Set up tray and cafeteria lines and replenish as needed during service.

Skills

Read, understand, speak basic English

Mathematical skills (add/subtract/mult

Follow verbal and written directions

Follow instructions in written, oral,/

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category:Food Services & DieteticsWork Shift/Schedule:8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryResponsible for quality food production for patients and staff. This position must follow standardized recipes and production sheets to ensure consistency and minimize waste. The cook is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications:Educational Requirements:Minimum Experience:Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GEDPreferred Experience: Two (2) years cooking experienceOther:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to read, understand, and speak basic English to perform essential job functions of the jobAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divideAbility to follow verbal and written directionsAbility to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesResponsible 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. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to modify essential functions of the job, or to require that other or different tasks be performed.Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeVision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of timeKneeling/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, KeyboardingWorking 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.