Food Service Cook/Baker

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare a variety of meals for patients and staff. This role involves ensuring food quality and safety standards are met while working independently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service and the ability to follow recipes and guidelines meticulously. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and culinary service, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of others. If you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot foods, baked items, and sandwiches per recipes.
• Ensures food quality control and sanitation standards are met.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment used in food prep.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Quality Control (HACCP)

Sanitation Standards

Safety Techniques

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.