Dietary Cook

White-Oak-Management,-Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC-White Oak Charleston is hiring a full-time Cook on our hospital campus. You will prepare and cook a variety of foods, cereals, starches, meats and vegetables according to menus and standardized recipes, ensuring meals are appetizing and served on schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary standards, portioning meals for residents, assisting with the steam table, and supporting the Food Service Supervisor as needed. This is a facility with a smoke-free environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and cooking meals according to menus and recipes.
• Ability to handle food safely following sanitary standards.
• Competence in portioning and serving meals to residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods, cereals, starches, meat and vegetables for meals.
• Tests cooked food by taste and smell to ensure proper cooking and seasoning.
• Apportions and serves food according to menu orders.
• Prepares foods for therapeutic diets according to diet menus.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, floors and equipment.
• Aids in setting up steam table and assists with production planning.
• Maintains personal hygiene and adheres to facility policies.
• Follows production charts and standardized recipes for quantities.
• Works in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor as needed.
• EOE; Smoke Free Facility.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Menu adherence

Job description

Apply now for interview consideration! We are accepting applications for a full time Cook. Will be required to work every other weekend,NHC-White Oak Charleston - 9285 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SCConveniently located at I-26 and University Avenue on the HCA-Trident Hospital campus, our facility is committed to delivering high-quality care and exceptional service to our residents.PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:Prepares and cooks foods, cereals, starches, meat and vegetables for meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance, following menus, using standardized recipes and following production chart for correct quantities. Handling food in accordance with sanitary standards.Tests cooked food by taste and smell to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.Apportioned and serves food for residents according to menu combinations or orders.Prepares foods for therapeutic diets according to diet menus / restrictions.Clears and cleans working area floors and equipment.Prepares meat or vegetables for next day if necessary as according to menus / food production sheet.Aids in setting up steam table.Carries out assigned cleaning responsibilities / sanitation duties.Practices good personal hygiene daily.Adhere to the personnel policies and procedures of this facility and of the dietary department.Other related duties as assigned by Food Service Supervisor.No jewelry or fingernail polish is to be worn.Has responsibility for the kitchen and food service operations in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor.EOESmoke Free Facility