Food Service Cook/Baker

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their food service team. In this role, you will prepare a variety of delicious meals for patients and staff, ensuring adherence to quality control and sanitation standards. Your expertise in food preparation and ability to follow recipes will be crucial in delivering nutritious meals. This position offers a structured work schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekend requirements. If you are passionate about cooking and committed to providing excellent service in a hospital environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience is required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot foods, baked items, and sandwiches according to recipes.
• Ensures food quality and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Quality Control (HACCP)

Reading and Writing Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Broilers

Microwave Ovens

Job description

Overview

Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures. Prepares food for patients, retail outlets, catering, doctor’s lounge etc.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares various types of hot foods, baked items, sandwiches, and other short order items following production sheets and approved recipes, and prepares modified diet foods for all outlets.
2. Performs various types of cooking and baking operations using such standard kitchen equipment as stoves, ovens, broilers, and microwave ovens.
3. Ensures that food is prepared using proper quality control (HACCP) and sanitation standards, and in sufficient quantities to minimize waste.
4. Distributes food to appropriate locations.
5. Ability to work well independently given proper directions.
6. Cleans and maintains standard kitchen equipment used in food preparation.
7. Ensures that food preparation area is properly cleaned and sanitized.
8. Ensures that leftover foods are properly labeled, dated, and stored properly. Completes food temperature checks utilizing taste and temperature logs.
9. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to Manager.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

1. One year food service experience.
2. Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

PREFERRED

1. Demonstrated knowledge of common diet modifications.
2. One (1) year experience as a Cook in Hospital Food Service or restaurant.
3. ServSafe certification preferred.

Work Hours:

7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Weekend Requirements:

Yes - Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No