Cook - Food & Nutrition

Position: Cook - Food & Nutrition 06
Job summary

Job description/Responsibilities: On-Call
AM Shifts
APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE:
$31.20 - $37.27
POSITION SUMMARY
To provide quality food in a safe and sanitary environment for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors. The Cook supervises the department in the absence of the Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
-Reads and follows standardized recipes.
-Extends and multiplies recipes to meet quantities needed per tally sheet and projections.
-Produces a good quality product; utilizes creativity and know-how in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.
-Serves foods according to the approved portion sizes for patients.
-Demonstrates good judgment in the ability to organize workflow so that food is ready prior to service, but not unnecessarily early.
-Adheres to strict temperature controls in regards to internal food temperatures, holding, storage, and proper cooling temperatures and takes action when out of range.
-Prepares appropriate quantities of food avoiding excessive waste.
-Stores all food properly, including labeling and dating all food according to policy.
-Washes hands appropriately throughout shift.
-Wears gloves and changes gloves according to policy.
-Utilizes cutting boards properly, avoiding cross-contamination and ensuring that they are sanitized, as appropriate.
-Cleans and sanitizes equipment used in performing duties and completes general cleaning assignments.
-Serves leftovers for the cafeteria safely and appropriately according to approved procedures.
-Covers the schedule and makes phone calls to other staff as needed.
-Orders fresh produce and meats in absence of the Lead Cook.
-Assists the Director with food orders for catering functions in absence of the Lead Cook.
-Works as a team with other cooks and provides direction to Kitchen Helpers.
-Conducts periodic kitchen sanitation audits.
-Rotates food stock and adjusts menus to utilize leftovers.
-Operates equipment slicer, broiler, fryer, ovens, bain-marie, grill, steamer, scales, and knives.
-Participates in in-service programs and meetings.
-Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualification: 1. California Safe Food Handlers card preferred.
2. Sexual Harassment/ Bullying Prevention Certification required. (1 month from hire)
3. College in the nutritional field preferred.
4. Minimum two years of cooking experience in institutional and special diets preferred.

** No Referrals or Candidates Accepted from Recruiters or Agencies.

Job Family: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

Occupations: Cooks, All Other

Degree Required: High School Diploma/Ged Or Higher