Hot Cook (Harrisburg)

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dedicated Food Service Worker responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals in a safe and sanitary environment. The role emphasizes adherence to food safety protocols, teamwork, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in food preparation and a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service preferred.
• Understanding of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service high quality, nutritionally appropriate foods.
• Monitor food usage to meet volume needs.
• Maintain sanitation of work area and equipment.

Skills

Safe food handling

Customer service

Time management

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 to health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.