Food Service Cook/Baker

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this role, you will prepare a variety of food items for patients and staff, ensuring adherence to quality and sanitation standards. Your expertise in food preparation and ability to follow instructions will be key to minimizing waste and enhancing patient satisfaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others while working in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares various types of hot foods and baked items following approved recipes.
• Ensures food is prepared using proper quality control and sanitation standards.
• Cleans and maintains standard kitchen equipment used in food preparation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Quality Control (HACCP)

Sanitation Standards

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Standard Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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.

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.

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.