Lead Cook Baker, 1.0. D/E

Franciscan Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Lead Cook Baker to join their team. This role involves ensuring high food quality standards, coordinating with team members, and adhering to strict sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in institutional cooking and a passion for providing excellent food service. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a compassionate environment that values teamwork and quality care. If you are looking to make a difference in the culinary aspect of healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Travel opportunities

Weekend and holiday rotation

Qualifications

• 2 years of institutional cooking experience required.
• Food Handler Certification is essential.
• Experience in food service and cooking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates team meetings and ensures food quality standards.
• Follows sanitation guidelines and prepares food according to recipes.
• Monitors unit operations and participates in performance evaluations.

Skills

Institutional Cooking

Food Preparation

Safe Food Handling Techniques

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Combi-ovens

Slicers

Steamers

Mixers

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About Us

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus
8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. We pride ourselves on hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and communities.

What You Can Expect

1. Administration: Coordinates team meetings and participates in meetings with cooks.
2. Food Product Quality Standards: Ensures food products meet quality standards for taste and appearance.
3. Kitchen Equipment Utilization: Ensures proper usage of kitchen equipment including combi-ovens, slicers, steamers, and mixers.
4. Food Production Sheets: Follows production sheets to ensure correct quantities are made and available to all service areas.
5. Cleaning & Maintenance: Follows sanitation guidelines of federal, state, and HFAP regulatory agencies.
6. Labels & Dates: Labels and dates food products according to procedures.
7. Food Preparation: Meets schedules and time requirements for food preparation.
8. Performance Management: Monitors unit operations and provides feedback to team members.
9. People Management Activities: Participates in performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and interviews.
10. Safe Food Handling Techniques: Practices safe food handling techniques.
11. Food Preparation: Prepares and cooks/bakes food according to standardized recipes.
12. Food Temperatures Recording: Records food temperatures accurately.

Qualifications

1. Preferred High School Diploma/GED
2. 2 years Institutional Cooking Required
3. 1 year Food Service and/or Cooking Preferred
4. Food Handler Certification
5. Full-time, Days/Evenings, weekends and holidays rotation.

Additional Information

• Travel is required.
• Franciscan Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and provides comprehensive benefits.