Food Production Associate-Full Time

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Duke Raleigh Hospital, part of Duke Health, is seeking a Food Production Associate (Full Time) to support hospital cafeterias and patient meal service. Responsibilities span Level I and Level II duties, including following recipes, assembling ingredients, and maintaining safety and quality throughout food preparation.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of institutional food preparation experience, can read and interpret instructions, and demonstrate safe food handling practices.

Qualifications

• One year institutional food preparation experience (Level I).
• Two years institutional food preparation experience (Level II).
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions.

Responsabilités

• Assemble ingredients to prepare foods according to standard recipes.
• Set up and prepare supplies and equipment for daily food preparation.
• Operate and monitor equipment; follow safety procedures for equipment and chemicals.
• Prepare food items according to instructions and safe handling practices.
• Assist supervisor in training employees and lead duties as directed.

Connaissances

Reading & writing English

Follow instructions

Safe food handling

Description du poste

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Food Production Associate-Full Time

Work Schedule (5:30am, or 7am; possibly train got 11:30am-12pm shifts)

Summary

• Level I- Perform a variety of routine and intermediate tasks in the preparation of foodstuffs; interpret recipes, cook and assemble large quantities of food for hospital cafeterias and/or patient food service.
• Level II- Perform a wide variety of intermediate and complex tasks in the preparation of foodstuffs; interpret recipes, cook and assemble large quantities of food for hospital cafeterias and/or patient food service; assume lead worker duties as directed.

Work Performed

• Level I-Assemble ingredients to prepare foods according to standard recipes; measure, weigh, portion and label according to established guidelines; read and interpret instructions.
• Set up and prepare supplies and equipment for daily food preparation to include ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, broilers and steam units.
• Operate and monitor proper functioning of equipment to include blenders, meat slicers, mixers and choppers; follow all safety procedures for using equipment and chemicals; clean and sanitize equipment after use.
• Prepare food items according to instructions and recognized safe food handling practices; monitor and observe food during the cooking process; regulate temperatures and/or timing of cooked foods.
• Detect and report improperly prepared food or food that does not meet standards.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of work areas and alert supervisors to problems and needs as they arise.
• Level II-Perform all of the duties and responsibilities of Level I
• Prepare entrees, casseroles, special dishes and complex food items requiring multiple steps and sequences during preparation.
• Read, interpret, and review instructions for possible errors relating to specified quantities, ingredients, proportions or mixtures; refer inaccuracies to supervisor.
• Take appropriate corrective action for improper functioning of equipment.
• Assist supervisor in training employees; provide instructions and guidance as needed; assumes lead responsibility for assigned work as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Level I- Ability to read and write English
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, to interpret recipes, to use fractions to modify proportions and to mix, measure and/or prepare ingredients.
• Ability to demonstrate safe food handling practices and to follow safety procedures for using equipment and chemicals.
• Level II -Same as Level I plus willingness to learn new skills (ie. computer)
• Ability to review recipes and instructions for possible errors relating to specified quantities, ingredients, proportions or mixtures.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. *Ability to provide instructions and train other employees

Level Characteristics

• Level II Involves more complex preparations of foodstuffs and more review for possible errors. Serves as lead worker and trainer of other employees as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

N/A

Experience

• Level I Work requires one year institutional food preparation experience. Level II Work requires two years institutional food preparation experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

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