Cook II, CCMCP

Cook Children's Health Care System; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Cook II to organize ingredients, plan and prepare foods in the Food & Nutrition Services department at Medical Center-Prosper. You will set up items by designated times, meet customer expectations, and coordinate with leadership on daily activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation of equipment and work area, preparing ingredients for next day, and ensuring all items are prepped, restocked and displayed properly while upholding

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Twelve semester hours of food production courses preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of weights and measures; perform mathematical calculations used in recipe conversions.
• Ability to follow and relay oral and detailed written instructions; effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize ingredients and plan production in assigned areas.
• Prepare food items and set up foods by designated times.
• Meet customer satisfaction goals and expectations.
• Coordinate with Department Lead/Manager regarding daily activities.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitation of cooking equipment and work area.
• Ensure high-quality standards; prep, restock and display foods as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food production coursework (12 semester hours)

Mathematical calculations for recipe conversions

Clear oral and written communication

Job description

Location: Medical Center-Prosper

Department: Food & Nutrition Services

Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: The Cook II is responsible for organizing ingredients, planning, preparing the food items in their assigned areas of production and setting up foods by designated times, meeting customer satisfaction goals and expectations. Coordinates with Department Lead / Manager regarding daily activities. Responsible for maintaining cleaning and sanitation of cooking equipment and work area, and prepping ingredients for next day's production needs as assigned. Complies with regulatory requirements while working fast and moving from task to task while consistently maintaining a clean comfortable work environment. This position is also responsible for maintaining high-quality standards while making sure all food items and ingredients are prepped, restocked and nicely served/displayed as assigned. Maintain excellent customer service to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.

Education & Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.

• Four years' experience in food preparation, handling, and presentation of foods in hotel, restaurant, institutional or retail cafeteria setting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of weights and measures, perform mathematical calculations used in recipe conversions.

• Must be able to follow and relay oral and detailed written instructions; effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to perform duties throughout shift that require standing, walking, pushing up to 400# rolling carts, pulling, stooping, lifting up to 50# containers, and withstand extreme temperatures of hot and cold for periods of time.

• Twelve semester hours of food production courses preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Must have City of Ft. Worth Food Handlers Card prior to employment.

• Card must be current at all times during employment.

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.