Food Service Cook/Baker

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a Cook to prepare food for patients and retail outlets according to established standards and guidelines. The position requires experience in food service and an ability to adhere to safety and sanitation protocols. The ideal candidate will have a ServSafe certification and knowledge of common diet modifications, ensuring quality food is delivered efficiently.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common diet modifications preferred.
• One year experience as a Cook in Hospital Food Service or restaurant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various types of hot foods, baked items, and sandwiches following approved recipes.
• Ensures food preparation area is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Distributes food to appropriate locations.

Skills

Ability to read

Ability to follow instructions

Education

ServSafe certification

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.