Prep Cook - Part Time

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients and cafeteria services. The role involves ensuring food quality, following recipes, and maintaining sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have previous cooking experience and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience, preferably in a hospital or restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all foods, ensuring they are ready for service as scheduled.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for healthcare.

Job Title: Cook

The Cook prepares, serves, and forecasts all items needed for menu services according to recipes and production methods as directed. This position will prepare meals for patients following specific diets, prepare meals for cafeteria service, and prep ingredients/recipes for daily operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares all foods, ensuring they are ready for service as scheduled, in proper amounts, ensuring quality, quantity, and presentation.
2. Ensures all foods presented for service are served at the proper temperature and merchandized to enhance quality.
3. Follows recipes and prepares foods in proper amounts and portion sizes for service.
4. Reviews with staff all menu items to be served regarding their content and method of service.
5. Alerts staff to any menu changes in sufficient time for action.
6. Reviews all menus for service periods to ensure proper preparation according to forecasts, recipes, and portions in time for service.
7. Discusses the next day’s service with staff and alerts them to any changes or special requirements.
8. Assists with sanitation of the food service area, including cleaning walls, equipment, dishroom, and trash cans.
9. Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Walking for up to 7 hours, sitting for up to 1 hour, and standing up to 1.5 hours in 30-minute intervals. Frequently handles objects and occasionally twists/turns, lifts (1-50 lb.), carries (1-50 lb.), pushes (1-50 lb.), and pulls (1-50 lb.). Occasionally stoops/bends, climbs, and reaches above shoulder level. Must have the ability to hear normal conversation and have general, far, and peripheral vision.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Effective communication in English required.

Training and Experience:

Previous cooking experience, preferably in a hospital or restaurant setting. On-the-job training will be provided.

Please complete your application with your full legal name and current home address, including employment history for the past seven years, and upload a current resume with work history, education, and certifications/licenses if applicable. Creating a profile after submitting your application is highly recommended. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.