Hospital Kitchen Cook - High-Volume, Safe & Fresh

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cook to join our Food Services team. In this role, you will prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.

Key responsibilities include following standardized recipes, cooking with various methods, setting up tray-line operations, monitoring quality and temperatures, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in hot food production and cooking.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience preparing cold food items.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in high-volume food production.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Culinary school diploma with training in commercial, institutional, or high-volume food production.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in large-scale food service operations.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or directing staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to standardized recipes, including vegetables, entrees, breakfast items, and sandwiches.
• Perform a variety of cooking methods such as roasting, baking, broiling, frying, and grilling.
• Prepare and portion meats, cheeses, and other ingredients for service.
• Set up and maintain tray-line operations, ensuring timely and accurate meal production.
• Monitor food quality, taste, texture, appearance, and temperature throughout preparation, holding, and serving.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, including HACCP procedures.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Maintain food production, storage, and preparation areas in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition.
• Set up entrée, vegetable, and soup stations and verify food temperatures before service.
• Assist with inventory management and support departmental operations as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Hot food production experience

Cold food preparation experience

High-volume production

Food safety & sanitation knowledge

Strong culinary skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cook to join our Food Services team. In this role, you will prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.

Key responsibilities include following standardized recipes, cooking with various methods, setting up tray-line operations, monitoring quality and temperatures, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces.