Food Production Cook

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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204 beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

This position will be a combination of days and evenings, with an every other weekend rotation.

Depending on the size of the entity and department structure, Level I and Level II may be combined.

Level I Performs routine tasks and manual work under immediate supervision in support of hospital food service operations; operate dish machine; wash pots and perform heavy cleaning duties; transport equipment, food, supplies, and refuse as directed.

Level II Performs a variety of tasks in preparation, service and delivery of food products and/or service operations (ie. prepare, mix, assemble, portion, serve and store food as directed; receive, inspect, store, secure, disburse and control inventory of foodstuffs, supplies and equipment). Also may function as a cashier when directed.

• Retrieve, collect, and transport food service supplies, equipment, and refuse as directed.
• Strip carts/trays, sort, rinse dishes and silverware, operate and unload dish machine, and store clean items; inspect washed items for cleanliness and breakage.
• Clean and maintain dish machine; clean and sanitize assigned areas.
• Wash pots, pans and equipment.
• Collect, sort and dispose of trash.
• Follow all safety procedures for using equipment and chemicals.

• In addition to the duties described in Level I, perform the following:
• May set up and serve food to patients and cafeteria customers as specified by menus, ensuring all food items are properly portioned and handled within established sanitation standards.
• May operate and monitor proper functioning of food service equipment; follow all safety procedures for using equipment and chemicals; clean and sanitize equipment after use.
• May assist in tray line and/or cafeteria setup, ensuring that quality standards are maintained and safe food handling guidelines are adhered to.
• Detect and report improperly prepared food or food that does not meet standards and/or defective/damaged merchandise and status of all supplies in stock.
• May assist in the care and maintenance of work areas and alert supervisors to problems as they arise.
• May place food and supply orders with approved vendors under direct instruction of foodstuff and advanced menu items, conduct physical inventories and maintain guidance of Food Service Manager.
• May review stock levels of common items and maintain inventory records; unload incoming supplies and equipment.
• May transport food carts to assigned locations.
• May prepare and set up food items to be delivered to catering functions as needed.
• May plan, organize and provide service for routine and more complex catering functions.
• May work as needed for specially planned catering events.
• May maintain an accurate inventory of all catering equipment.
• May be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the catering area.
• If functioning as a cashier: calculate total cost of items on food tray; accept payment in cash or meal tickets; ensure validity of meal cards; total cash/tickets at end of work period; deposit money and prepare deposit report sheet.

• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to read/write and follow oral and written instructions.

• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer/cashier/calculator skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to operate food preparation equipment.
• Ability to prepare/handle foodstuffs using safe food handling practices.
• Ability to maintain inventory.

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