Cook - Per Diem, Days (Allentown Campus)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, PA is hiring a dedicated cook to support patient meals, cafeteria dining, and special functions.

You will follow recipes, prepare main dishes, and assist in food preparation according to department standards to ensure quality and consistency. The role emphasizes high-volume cooking, accurate timing, and sanitation practices, including HACCP, with opportunities to grow within the Nutrition Services team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years previous experience in large scale food preparation.
• Training in institutional food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups to be obtained and prepared for patients, cafeteria and special functions.
• Plans and coordinates cooking schedules, through batch cooking, so that food will be at the peak of quality, and at proper temperature at required times.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food to result in the highest customer satisfaction.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes. Ensures that all foods prepared meets existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance. Production for following days meals are prepped, label and communicated to Chef and or supervisor prior to end of shift.
• Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process by record keeping of HACCP logs, production sheets, cooling logs and sanitation cleaning schedule and or list.
• Works to assume more responsibility, increase knowledge, and become a more productive member of the Nutrition Services staff.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

HACCP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years in large-scale food preparation

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

Provides patients, visitors, and co-workers with outstanding customer service. Works directly with other Cooks in coordinating the total department menu and catering. Responsible for cooking the main dishes and assists in the preparation of foods, following recipes and standard practices and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups to be obtained and prepared for patients, cafeteria and special functions.
• Plans and coordinates cooking schedules , through batch cooking, so that food will be at the peak of quality, and at proper temperature at required times.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food to result in the highest customer satisfaction.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes. Ensures that all foods prepared meets existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance. Production for following days meals are prepped , label and communicated to Chef and or supervisor prior to end of shift.
• Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process by record keeping of HAACP log, production sheets , cooling logs and sanitation cleaning schedule and or list. Check with Chef or Supervisor that all HACCP logs and production are filled out correctly. What was prepped, served and remaining before end of shift.
• Works to assume more responsibility, increase knowledge, and become a more productive member of the Nutrition Services staff.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent prolonged standing and walking for up to eight (8) hours per day, two (2) hours at a time, is required to perform duties. Handling, firm grasping, twisting and turning is frequent. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 75 pounds. There is occasional stooping, bending and reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability for touching as it relates to feeling, hearing as it relates to normal conversation and seeing as it relates to general vision.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years previous experience in large scale food preparation. Training in institutional food preparation.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.