Hot Prep Cook

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a kitchen assistant to prepare hot food items for patient and non-patient services, following recipes and plans set by the Executive Chef and supervisors.

The role requires basic food prep skills, sanitation knowledge, and willingness to assist in other kitchen areas when needed. Applicants should have some prior fast food or kitchen production experience and demonstrate reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and numbers.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Six months of fast food production or kitchen production.
• None.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all hot food items for patient and non-patient food services as assigned.
• Assists in tray assembly and special diet preparation.
• Follows food service sanitation and HAACP guidelines.
• Communicates needs to Executive Chef and supervisors.
• Helps in other kitchen areas when necessary (cold prep, bakery, store room, café, dish room).
• Maintains punctual attendance per Orlando Health policies.
• Complies with Orlando Health policies and participates in AQ/QI activities.
• Observes departmental rules and performs proper portion controls.
• Performs cold food preparation and universal precautions as needed.
• Prepares meat roasting charts and temperature logs as required.

Skills

Reading ability

Simple writing

Customer service

Food production

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares all hot food items for both patient and non-patient food services, following all production plans and recipes as assigned by the Executive Chef, Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Production Leader.

Responsibilities

• Assists as needed in tray assembly, preparing of special diet needs (puree meals, supplements or non-patient services.
• Knows basic food preparation techniques including receiving, storing, preparation and holding of food items.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of food service sanitation and practices infection control procedures. Is familiar with all practices and procedures of the HAACP guidelines and adheres to them.
• Communicates proper information regarding patient, non-patient or department needs to the Executive Chef, Food and Nutrition Supervisor, Group Leaders and peers of the food service team.
• Demonstrates a willingness to help on work that needs to be done, will help in other areas of the kitchen when necessary (i.e., cold prep, bakery, store room, café serving line, dish room or tray line.)
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in monthly departmental AQ/QI activities and all related services.
• Observes all departmental rules and regulations.
• Follows proper portion controls and menu preparation.
• Is knowledgeable about all cold food preparation procedures and performs these duties when necessary. Follows all universal precautions as they apply to food services.
• Prepares meat roasting charts, temperature logs, leftover logs, etc. as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Six(6) months of fast food production or kitchen food production.
• None.