*Eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus from October 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024.*
Position Description
Under the direction of the Chef/Manager or the Director, is responsible for food preparation and cooking tasks in the kitchen for Room Service delivery as well as retail.
QUALIFICATION:
High School Graduate or Equivalent. 6 months of institutional cooking preferred. Certified Serve Safe Food Handler preferred. Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.): frequent, prolonged standing/walking; subject to burns & cuts; exposed to hot & humid work environment; exposed to hazards of steam & heat; exposed to heat, wetness, odors in kitchen and/or patient areas; exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements. Demonstrates Competency in Utilizing Kitchen Equipment.Position Responsibilities
Follows Production Protocols:
•Strictly follows HACCP guidelines. •Reviews menu & production sheets to determine types & quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, starches, salads, & desserts needed to prepare to meet the day's production. •Pulls appropriate recipes. •Gathers work supplies. •Plans & coordinates schedule so that food will be ready at required times. •Measures & mixes ingredients according to recipes following portion control standards. •Prepares, seasons, and cooks food using strict recipe adherence. •Ensures that all food prepared & served meet existing standards for safety, quality, freshness, taste, & appearance. •Assists with menu planning as appropriate. •Assures that all food is covered, labeled, & dated utilizing current system. •Works on patient tray line or in the cafeteria as assigned. •Supports all functions of Room Service as necessary for patient care.Maintains Department Records:
•Completes production sheets. •Completes taste & temperature logs for cafeteria & tray line. •Completes cooling logs. •Completes waste logs. •Conducts daily production meetings as assigned. •Maintains recipe files. •Assists with receiving food products as appropriate.Maintains Strict Adherence to All Safety Protocols:
•Attends or reviews all department safety committee meetings. •Completes self-assessment of safety program annually. •Follows department safety policies at all times. •Alerts Chef/Manager or Supervisor of any unsafe conditions which exist immediately.Alerts Chef/Manager or Supervisor to Problems or Concerns Involving Equipment & Food Supplies:
•Detects & reports spoiled or unpalatable food, defective supplies or equipment, or other unusual conditions.Assures that Dietary Department Sanitation Standards are Maintained:
•Completes daily cleaning assignments. •Assures that work area is kept neat & clean at all times. •Assures that all regulatory agency standards are met. •Assures that all cooking equipment & utensils are inspected & maintained for cleanliness & proper operation. •Assists with care & maintenance of department equipment & supplies.•Cleans & sanitizes cooking equipment, utensils, cooking area & steam tables.
*Eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus from October 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024.*