Cook - Food Service Production
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef, Server/Wait Staff
Cook - Food Service Production - Full Time
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About The Job
The Cook on in our Food Service Production Department will be responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for patients, employees, the public and catering events, following recipes to produce consistent menu items, presenting food using proper plate presentation techniques, ensuring a sanitary work environment per state and federal standards, and tapping into your creativity to adapt to food resources and changes in supply.
What You’ll Do
- Knowledge of materials/methods used in the preparation of food on a large-scale basis.
- Knowledge of sanitation/safety in handling food/equipment. Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Prepares records of quantities used for production planning within menu cycle.
- Maintains demand or volume necessary to complete each meal period.
- Follows proper food handling techniques using HACCP standards. Records food and food storage temperatures as required.
- Checks and maintain coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quality, and quality of food.
- Demonstrates the ability to be creative with food resources to plan and or adapt to changes in supplies.
- Operates and safely uses all types of food service production equipment.
- Works closely with the purchasing to adapt to menu items to changes of supply.
- Follows proper food portioning standards.
- Complies with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Uses FIFO standards when utilizing food supplies.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area. Responsible for meeting Manchester Board of Health, State and TJC standards.
- Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Good communication skills with ability to give and receive production information.
- Knowledge of FIFO and HACCP standards.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to operate department specific equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and understand directions in the English language.
Qualifications
- Education:
High School diploma or a GED is strongly preferred. Culinary program preferred. - Experience:
Two (2) to four (4) years cooking experience in a restaurant or room service hospital environment preferred. - Certification/Licensure:
Serve Safe certification preferred. - Software/Hardware:
Basic computer skills preferred.
Why You’ll Love Us
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center
- And more!
Work Schedule
: 40 hours per week. Every other weekend. Hours vary: 5:00 AM
-1:30 PM, 6 AM - 2:30 PM, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
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