Food Service Cook/Baker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated food service professional to join their team. In this role, you will prepare a variety of meals for patients and staff, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Your expertise in food preparation and sanitation will be key in delivering high-quality service. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of others. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for patients and retail outlets following guidelines.
• Ensures food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment used in food preparation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Quality Control (HACCP)

Sanitation Standards

Cooking Techniques

Ability to Follow Instructions

Tools

Standard Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Prepares food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and our policies and procedures. Responsible for preparing food for patients, retail outlets, catering, and the doctor's lounge.

1. Prepares various hot foods, baked items, sandwiches, and short order items following production sheets and approved recipes; prepares modified diet foods for all outlets.
2. Performs cooking and baking operations using standard kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, broilers, and microwave ovens.
3. Ensures 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. Works independently with proper directions.
6. Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment used in food preparation.
7. Ensures food preparation areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
8. Labels, dates, and stores leftover foods properly; completes food temperature checks using taste and temperature logs.
9. Practices proper safety techniques according to hospital and departmental policies; reports equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or injuries immediately to the manager.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of common diet modifications.
• One year of experience as a cook in hospital food service or restaurant.