Cook | Full-Time

Phelps Health; Phelps (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Cook to review menus and production sheets, determine the amount of food to prepare, and produce meals following standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines. The role supports timely meal service in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have two years of quantity food preparation experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position emphasizes sanitation, safety, and teamwork in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience in quantity food preparation required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate equipment breakdowns or food shortages or preparation errors to supervisor to ensure proper resolution.
• Review menus and production sheets to determine amount of food to prepare, organize production, producing food to meet serving deadlines, following HACCP and safety guidelines.
• Serve and portion food on the tray line and keep cafeteria supplied with food during meal times.
• Keep food production areas, tray line, and equipment neat, cleaned and sanitized.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP guidelines

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

• The Cook is responsible for reviewing menus and food production sheets, determining amounts of food to be prepared. Prepares hot and cold foods as assigned for consumption following standardized recipes and HACCP Guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate equipment breakdown or food shortages or preparation errors within a timely manner to supervisor to ensure proper resolution.
• Responsible for reviewing menus and production sheets to determine amount of food to prepare, organize production, producing food to meet serving deadlines, following HACCP and safety guidelines.
• Serves and portions food on the tray line and keeps cafeteria supplied with food during meal times.
• Keeps food production areas, tray line, and equipment neat, cleaned and sanitized.

Education

• High school education or equivalent preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Work Experience

• Two year’s experience in quantity food preparation required.

Certification/License

• Not Applicable

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Mental ability required to follow written and verbal instructions and perform simple math tasks. Long periods of standing and walking. Ability to read and write. Ability to learn and understand policies and procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs at a time during shift.

Working Conditions

• Will experience heat and noise from the kitchen, and ware washing areas. Will experience exposure to steam and high heat from the grill and fryer. Water, chemicals, glass breakage, wet floors and sharp knives.