Cook

Overview

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and storage of all foods in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner as required for direct patient care and for cafeteria and catering services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, snacks, and supplements in a safe and sanitary manner for hospital patients, staff personnel and visitors.
• Maintains an adequate quantity of the food prepared for the cafeteria and the patients in the highest quality.
• Plan and organizes pre-preparation activities including obtaining necessary supplies and equipment and placement in the correct location for pre-storage.
• Replenishes cafeteria food items as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of patient meal trays.
• Preserves and stores left over foods with the appropriate labels and dates.
• Operates and cleans cooking utensils and equipment and maintains preparation area in a safe and sanitary manner.
• May assist in requisition and inventory of food items and ingredients.
• Assists in storage of all Dietetic Services food service items.
• May assist in vending duties and obtaining monies from vending machines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in quantity food preparation required; OR

• One (1) year of on-the-job upgraded experience required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

• Must be able to perform simple arithmetic calculations and computations.

• Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and sanitation practices.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food service environment.

• Ability to follow recipes, dietary requirements, and portion control standards.

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in food preparation and service areas.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must obtain a valid Food Handler's Permit for the appropriate county.

• Food Handler's Permit requires successful completion of a written examination.