Hospital Kitchen Chef - Patient Meals & Catering

Care New England Health System; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking a hospital cook responsible for preparing food for dining rooms, patients, and special events under the supervision of the Food Production Manager. Duties include following standardized recipes and HACCP records, plating meals for patients, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Experience in institutional cooking or an Associate’s degree in culinary arts is required, along with a state-registered Food Safety Certificate.

Qualifications

• Two years of institutional cooking or an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts.
• Food Safety Certificate required from approved vendor and registered with the State of Rhode Island.
• Able to read and write, use simple arithmetic, and keep simple records.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals at all levels.
• Proficiency in the English language required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cool foods using standardized recipes, production sheets and HACCP records.
• Maintain principles of proper food production and related activities.
• Serve and plate meals for patient services as needed.
• Control quantity and quality of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
• Clean work area throughout and at end of shift.
• Assist with catered events for food preparation and service.
• Maintain Food Safety Certification through approved vendor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Culinary arts education

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Care New England Health System is seeking a hospital cook responsible for preparing food for dining rooms, patients, and special events under the supervision of the Food Production Manager. Duties include following standardized recipes and HACCP records, plating meals for patients, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Experience in institutional cooking or an Associate’s degree in culinary arts is required, along with a state-registered Food Safety Certificate.