Cook, Senior

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a hospital kitchen professional to cook and prepare patient meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and weekly menus. You will perform short order cooking, ensure food safety, and participate in training and quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least four years of institutional cooking experience; ServSafe certification is required within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; four years of institutional food preparation or cooking experience.
• ServSafe certification required within six months in the position.
• Includes knife training, basic cooking techniques, sauces, and nutrition knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals for patients following dietary guidelines and weekly menu rotations.
• Perform short order cooking and ensure meals meet dietary orders; complete annual skills and cooking competency training.
• Assist with training of new hires and support kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs
• And more

Overview

Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs
• And more

Responsibilities

Description

• Must cook and prepare meals for patients following dietary guidelines for meal modifications as ordered per person and/or in bulk; retail based on weekly menu rotations, requests and stations.
• Must be able to do short order cooking and preparation of patient meals following dietary guidelines for meal modifications as ordered per person and/or in bulk; must complete annual skills and cooking competency training successfully.
• These may include knife training, basic cooking techniques, sauces, etc.; basic nutrition and diet therapy; food sanitation and safety and food waste management. May assist the Cook I with any production problems identified. May assist with the training with new hires.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; (4) Four years of institutional food preparation or cooking experience; ServSafe certification required within 6 months in the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.