Hot Cook-Casual (Harrisburg)

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service professional to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals while ensuring adherence to safe food handling practices and maintaining a clean work environment. You'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring that all food meets health department guidelines. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to quality, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and safe food handling procedures.
• Ability to maintain sanitation and adhere to health guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritionally appropriate foods.
• Maintain sanitation of work area and equipment at all times.
• Provide courteous customer service during food service.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Sanitation Practices

Time Management

Tools

Food Service Equipment

Job description

Purpose:
Responsible for the preparation and service of high quality, nutritionally appropriate foods that are satisfying to the guest. Observes safe food handling procedures and maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Complete in-advance preparation requirement for next day of service.
• Produce high quality hot food products according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirements.
• Prepare all foods within designated timeframes; monitor food usage throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
• Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Maintain an inspection-ready work area on a consistent basis.
• Adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace. Store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food production areas.
• Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
• Provide a courteous and helpful customer service attitude on a daily basis.
• Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance with health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.