First Cook - York Hospital - Days

Poultry Science Association; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for hospital patients and staff. This full-time position involves cooking, food preparation, following standard practices, and ensuring quality and safety in a dynamic kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will possess culinary skills and a commitment to providing exceptional service.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety practices.
• Experience in food preparation for a large group is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks a variety of foods, including meats and vegetables.
• Ensures adherence to quality, freshness, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety knowledge

HACCP guidelines

Teamwork

Education

Culinary training or equivalent experience

Job description

Full time (80 hours biweekly/40 hours per week)

Monday - Friday Start as early as 3:30 am, work no later than 7:00 pm

Weekend and holiday rotation (every other weekend)

General Summary

Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Follows standard practices, procedures and sanitation. Follows standardized recipes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Prepares, seasons and cooks food including meats, fish, poultry, and vegetables.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to cook all food on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts to be obtained and prepared.
• Plans and coordinates cooking schedules so that foods will be ready at required times.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Sets up utensils and food supplies when needed and is able to use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers and blenders.
• Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions.
• Ensures that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance.
• Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensures that required HACCP guidelines are maintained throughout the food preparation process.
• Prepares, sets up, and tears down steam table and serving line.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains appropriate records, reports, and files as required.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Rarely
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Short-term disability

• Education assistance

• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

• Wellness and Wellbeing programs

• Caregiver support via Wellthy & Childcare referral service via Wellthy