Cook​/Part time

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient‑centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

• SET‑UP AND PREPARATION – Sets up the food prep area with appropriate par levels of food items and equipment needed to maintain an efficient flow of work and production. Participates in Culinary Planning Meetings related to food production with no more than two absences per quarter, as observed by the supervisor.
• HOT FOOD PRODUCTION – Prepares high quality grilled, sautéed, and deep‑fat fried food items according to meal tickets or customer orders for service to patients, staff, and visitors following procedures provided. Adequately tempers, reconstitutes and reheats prepared food items. Presents plates attractively following plating procedures, portion control guidelines, and garnishes as defined. Coordinates timing, prioritizes, and juggles customer orders and/or meal tickets to maintain time lines in the cafeteria and lair trays.
• FOOD PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT – Demonstrates competency in the proper operation, care, and maintenance of equipment used (e.g., grill, deep‑fat fryer, pizza oven, microwave, pasta cooker, stoves).
• FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS – Maintains food safety standards. Demonstrates understanding of correct food safety principles and techniques applicable to short order cooking and consistently applies these techniques. Uses a calibrated thermometer to verify and document that all foods are properly cooked to specified internal temperatures. Takes corrective action and documents when proper holding temperatures are not met. Consistently and appropriately covers, labels, dates, and stores all food items under responsibility.
  
  Reports any questionable quality to supervisor. Rotates stock according to FIFO following departmental policy.
• ROLE MODEL AND TRAINER – Provides on‑the‑job training of new employees in the kitchen or catering. Develops newer associates and acts as a role model. Independently utilizes knowledge of kitchen procedures as necessary to resolve issues or ensure customer needs are met. Assists manager in conducting in‑service training as required.
• SANITATION AND PERSONAL HYGIENE – Consistently follows established sanitation and personal hygiene guidelines to prevent the spread of foodborne illness. Maintains a clean and neat work area by adhering to the "clean as you go" policy. Uses proper hand‑washing techniques at all times. Cleans and sanitizes all food‑handling equipment prior to use according to standard procedures. Uses and stores cleaning agents properly.

Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred. Successful completion of Culinary Basic Skills Training and Safe Food Handler Training Program preferred. Graduation from an accredited 2‑year post‑secondary culinary training preferred.

Experience
Successfully completed Short Order Cook Trainee program OR two years experience as a Grill (Short Order) Cook required. Experience in preparing food in an acute care facility desirable.

Special Skills
Very good oral communication skills required. Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and understand English and to communicate effectively with the Food Prep Team. Must have demonstrated outstanding Customer Service skills and be able to work well independently to prioritize workflow to provide the best possible patient care and Customer Service. Knowledge of equipment.

Physical Demand
Moderate physical activity, requires ability to stand and walk more than 4 hours per day, with ability to lift, push, and pull carts, pallets, and food supplies (occasionally up to 50 pounds, frequently up to 30 pounds, and/or continuously up to 10 pounds). Work environment involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises requiring following basic safety precautions;

and working with cleaning chemicals requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as provided.

EEO/AA/Veteran/Disabled — All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration under applicable law. 

YNHHS Requisition  — 163974