Hospital Kitchen Cook II: Patient Meals & Menu Support

Penn Medicine; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Bucks County seeks a dedicated cook to prepare hot meals for patients, cafeteria guests, and catered events. You will follow approved recipes and production sheets, ensuring timely service and accurate portions.

Batch cooking, reading patient menus, and applying HACCP-safe handling are essential. You will support menu development with the Chef Manager and work with kitchen staff to deliver high-quality, attractive meals. Attention to portion control and inventory is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in hot food preparation in healthcare or cafeteria settings.
• Ability to read patient menus and diet prescriptions.
• Records production quantities and portions accurately.
• Follows HACCP safe food handling standards.
• Collaborates with Chef Manager and cooks to meet menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals: follows approved recipes and production sheets.
• Uses batch cooking to preserve freshness and meet diet modifications.
• Ensures correct serving temperature and portion size.
• Replenishes items and assists with menu development.
• Maintains records of portions produced and inventory needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Batch cooking

Menu reading

Record keeping

Dietary modifications

Job description

Penn Medicine in Bucks County seeks a dedicated cook to prepare hot meals for patients, cafeteria guests, and catered events. You will follow approved recipes and production sheets, ensuring timely service and accurate portions.

Batch cooking, reading patient menus, and applying HACCP-safe handling are essential. You will support menu development with the Chef Manager and work with kitchen staff to deliver high-quality, attractive meals. Attention to portion control and inventory is required.