Cook (full-time) Jefferson Einstein Main

Albert Einstein Medical Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following standard recipes and ensuring quality across flavor, texture, temperature and appearance.

The role emphasizes HACCP compliance, proper food handling, safe holding temperatures, and accurate production records, with opportunities to participate in department trainings and maintain high sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of providing, preparing and serving inpatient meals.
• Knowledge of storage, preparation and maintenance of hospital food service areas.
• Knowledge of care and maintenance of food preparation equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles for developing and maintaining a healthy diet.
• Familiarity with HACCP and production records.

Responsibilities

• Competently prepare select foods for patients, staff & visitors that are of the highest quality, visually and taste.
• Braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake and grill to proper cooking time and temperature; safely hold food at all times.
• Prepare and portions entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables according to recipes and production orders; record usage on production records.
• Assemble ingredients and prepare recipe; portion, label and date for storage or transport.
• Maintain proper handling, storage, cooling and delivery of food and supplies to ensure patient/customer safety using HACCP guidelines.
• Maintain proper HACCP and production records.
• Checks on food during service in patient and non-patient areas to ensure timely service.
• Plan cooking and prepping schedule so foods are ready at specified times.
• Adhere to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Store leftovers appropriately and utilize them in subsequent day/menu.
• Complete cleaning assignments to maintain sanitation in cooking and serving areas.
• Participate in department in-services and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1

Job Details Under direction of the Lead Cook, Food Service Supervisor, Food Service Manager, Production Manager, or Executive Chef, the Cook is responsible for preparing food according to standard recipes and ensuring superior quality food which meets standards for flavor, texture, appearance, temperature, nutritional value and palatability for patients, patrons and catering guests. Categories of foods include but are not limited to entrees, soups, sauces and vegetables. The cook is responsible to ensure the proper recording of HACCP and production records. At all times, correct food handling and sanitary procedures in accordance with health regulatory standards are integral to this position. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Competently prepare select foods for patients, staff & visitors that are of the highest quality, visually and taste. (40%)
• Professionally braise, sauté, broil, boil, stew, steam, bake and grill to proper cooking time and temperature; safely hold food at all times. (20%)
• Prepare and portions entrees, soups, and sauces and vegetables according to recipes and production orders. Records usage on production records in order to ensure that foods are prepared correctly and costs are maintained. (40%)
• Assembles ingredients and prepares recipe; portion, label and date for storage or transport. (10%)
• Maintains proper handling, storage, cooling and delivery of food and supplies to ensure patient/customer safety using HACCP guidelines. (10%)
• Maintains proper HACCP and production records
• Maintains proper handling, storage, cooling and delivery of food and supplies to ensure patient/customer safety using HACCP guidelines. (10%)
• Checks on food during service in the patient and non-patient areas in order to ensure that there are no delays in service. (5%)
• Plans cooking and prepping schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times. (5%)
• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. (5%)
• Stores leftovers appropriately and utilized same in subsequent day/menu in order to ensure that they are served within timeframe. (5%)
• Completes cleaning assignments in order to ensure that sanitation standards are maintained in cooking and serving areas. (5%)
• Participates in and attends all department in services to maintain department operating standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

Food and Nutrition Services - 006205 Knowledge of providing, preparing and serving inpatient meals, supplements, and menu selection services. Food Preparation - THFD0020 Knowledge of storage, preparation and maintenance of food services area for hospital facility. Food Distribution - THFD0030 Knowledge of care and maintenance of food and related equipment for delivering of meals. Kitchen Management - THFD0050 Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of food preparation areas. Dietary Guidelines - THFD0060 Knowledge of the principles for developing and maintaining a healthy diet.

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.