Hot Prep Cook

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare hot foods for patient and non-patient services under the direction of the Executive Chef and Food & Nutrition Supervisor.

The role includes tray assembly support, dietary accommodations, and collaboration with the food service team. The ideal candidate will have at least six months of kitchen production experience, basic sanitation knowledge, and a willingness to assist in multiple kitchen areas while maintaining strict policy

Qualifications

• Reads and recognizes similarities and differences between words and numbers.
• Writes simple notes or correspondence.
• Responds to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Six months of fast food or kitchen production experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all hot food items per production plans and recipes.
• Assists with tray assembly and special diet needs.
• Adheres to food service sanitation and HACCP guidelines.
• Communicates needs to Executive Chef and supervisors.
• Willing to help in other kitchen areas when needed (cold prep, bakery, etc.).
• Maintains regular attendance and follows Orlando Health policies.

Skills

Food service

Food safety

Communication

Education

Six months fast 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.