Cook -Full Time - Days -

Wellstar Health System; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Cook where you will prepare delicious meals while adhering to strict safety and sanitation standards. This full-time position at Wellstar Health System involves working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest quality of food for patients and guests. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to food safety. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to provide excellent service in a well-respected institution.

Benefits

Great Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with food handling and sanitation compliance.
• Skills in culinary techniques and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nutritious food for various services.
• Adheres to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness in work areas and monitors food quality.

Skills

Ability to communicate in English

Time management

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Paulding Medical Center

Prepares nutritious and delicious food for WellStar Patient Meal Service, Retail Service and/or other satellite areas utilizing recipes and conventional and/or cook/chill production methods, equipment or tools. Requires a passion for the culinary arts and the menu items being prepared in a healthcare setting. Must be adamant about adhering to all sanitation and food handling codes established by the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and local county Department of Health. Must be able to comply with a higher standard of safety and sanitation as a result of preparing food for a high risk population that has developing, weakening or compromised immune systems. Must possess ability to manage time and plan work accordingly to produce a variety and number of recipes simultaneously, possibly under high-volume demands. Requires ability to assess food quality, taste, color, odor, etc.

Facility: Paulding Hospital

Cook

Full Time - M-F And Every Other Weekend

Great Benefits!!

Paulding Medical Center

Prepares nutritious and delicious food for WellStar Patient Meal Service, Retail Service and/or other satellite areas utilizing recipes and conventional and/or cook/chill production methods, equipment or tools. Requires a passion for the culinary arts and the menu items being prepared in a healthcare setting. Must be adamant about adhering to all sanitation and food handling codes established by the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and local county Department of Health. Must be able to comply with a higher standard of safety and sanitation as a result of preparing food for a high risk population that has developing, weakening or compromised immune systems. Must possess ability to manage time and plan work accordingly to produce a variety and number of recipes simultaneously, possibly under high-volume demands. Requires ability to assess food quality, taste, color, odor, etc.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Ensures the Safety of Customers and Team Members (according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and County Health Department Guidelines)

• a.Washes hands frequently and appropriately wears gloves.
• b.Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (i.e., fingernail length and finish) and reports potential risks.
• c.Maintains all the work areas in a clean and organized manner; free of spills and fall hazards.
• d.Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures; immediately correcting/escalating out of range occurrences.
• e.Stores food and/or supplies using proper labeling, dating and rotation methods.
• f.Operates equipment according to all safety guidelines and escalates any unsafe conditions (i.e., frayed electrical cords).
  
  

Ensures Positive Service Outcomes

• a.Follows department work schedule (including weekends and holidays) and arrives at the work station prior to task start time.
• b.Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation according to area requirements.
• c.Follows written and verbal instructions and station responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• d.Completes area checklists and forms.
• e.Operates and cares for equipment according to manufacturers and area specific guidelines.
  
  

Remains flexible to support other team members across the department to achieve desired service outcomes.

Engages in Efforts to Create a World Class Work Environment

• a.Follows work areas uniform specifications, i.e., clothing and shoes are neat and clean.
• b.Collaborates with team members and Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the Department and Hospital.
• c.Communicates in a respectful manner and in terms that are clear and concise.
  
  

Respects the cultural traditions of team members and customers.

Ensures the High Quality of Menu Items Prepared by Utilizing Culinary Techniques

• a.Properly peels and cuts fresh products. Includes ability to butcher meats; dice, julienne or mince vegetables when preparing ingredients to produce menu items..
• b.Utilizes proper cooking techniques such as dry method, wet method, and combination method cooking.
• c.Identifies and properly handles/cooks vegetables, meats, spices/seasonings, pasta and dairy products.
• a.Accurately reads and follows recipes. Includes skills of measurement/mathematical conversion and scaling.
  
  

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

SRVSF-FH - ServSafe Food Handler within 60 Days

Required Minimum Experience: relevant experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and Math.

Ability to complete mandatory computer-based learning and pass exam.

Ability to understand and follow safety regulations in a food service healthcare environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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