Cook - White Deer Run - York

Geisinger; York (York County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The role involves direct supervision of meal preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have culinary training and experience in institutional food service.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in food service role.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
2. Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
3. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
4. Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
5. Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
6. Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
7. Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Other Functions

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of characteristics protected by applicable laws.