Hospital Kitchen Cook: Patient Meals & Cafeteria

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a patient-focused Food Service Cook to prepare menu items for patients, cafeteria, and special functions in line with department standards. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain correct temperatures, and ensure safe, quality meals that support our mission of care.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of culinary/kitchen experience (or 1 year in institutional cooking), ServSafe is a plus, and a high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in culinary/kitchen and/or food preparation training/food handler’s certification or 1 year of experience in institutional and batch cooking in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Uses standardized recipes to prepare menu items for the patients, cafeteria, and special functions.
• Uses proper techniques and maintains proper temperature when inspecting, handling, preparing, serving, and storing all items.
• Covers, labels, and dates all leftovers and uses proper methods of waste disposal.
• Keeps accurate records of the amount of each item used and amount left on hand.
• Complies with infection control, safety, Department of Public Health, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.

Skills

Food prep

Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a patient-focused Food Service Cook to prepare menu items for patients, cafeteria, and special functions in line with department standards. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain correct temperatures, and ensure safe, quality meals that support our mission of care.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of culinary/kitchen experience (or 1 year in institutional cooking), ServSafe is a plus, and a high school diploma preferred.