Hospital Nutrition Cook — Day Shift, Full-Time Benefits

Meritus Health Inc; Bowmans Mill (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. You will prepare high-quality food for patients, employees, visitors, and others while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment.

Full Time, 72 hour bi-weekly schedule, 5:30am-2:00pm or 10:00am-6:30pm, Monday through Friday. On-site position in Hagerstown, MD with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience required.
• Two years of institutional food service experience preferred.
• Restaurant line cooking experience is a plus.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrees and related food items according to daily production sheets, menus, and standardized recipes.
• Review upcoming menus, recipes, and production needs to determine appropriate food items and quantities.
• Assemble and prepare regular and modified food products while accurately documenting production information.
• Taste and evaluate products to ensure quality and consistency.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and safely operate appropriate kitchen equipment.
• Handle perishable foods using safe food handling, storage, labeling, dating, and FIFO practices.
• Follow infection control procedures and applicable food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Monitor and document food temperatures during production, holding, service, cooling, and reheating.
• Ensure the quality, appearance, and availability of food items throughout service.
• Coordinate with other cooks and supervisors regarding the appropriate use of leftover food items.
• Communicate concerns related to recipe quality, yield, or food production to leadership.
• Complete cleaning and other activities necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Meritus Health is seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. You will prepare high-quality food for patients, employees, visitors, and others while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment.

Full Time, 72 hour bi-weekly schedule, 5:30am-2:00pm or 10:00am-6:30pm, Monday through Friday. On-site position in Hagerstown, MD with competitive hourly pay and benefits.