Cook

Overview

We are currently accepting applications for this position, with an anticipated hire date at the end of April. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for consideration. Performs daily kitchen duties to provide a safe, clean, and sanitized environment for our patients, residents, customers, and partners with quality service in mind. Prepares and plans foods according to menu, order, diet, and standardized recipe and portion control.

Prepares food to be palatable, appetizing, and attractive. Utilizes leftovers avoiding waste. Properly labels and dates food products for storage. Maintains a clean and sanitized work area. Has the ability to work in a fast paced environment. May be required to work overtime and alternate shifts. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Determines food items and prepares them for service
• Is able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing
• Ability to execute culinary knife skills
• Reads and follows standardized recipes
• Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served
• Cooks to order
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
• Dishes meals
• Orders supplies
• Maintains proper food temperature log sheets
• Maintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheets
• Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessary
• Performs dishwashing as necessary
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques
• Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations
• Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)
• Excellent customer service skills needed
• Works well on a team and on their own

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One year of experience as a cook or two years of experience in food service department preferred.

Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.

State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements.

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. This is considered medium work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit;

climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Good manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Mercyhealth offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan with competitive matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, flexible spending plans, and other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive compensation with market-competitive pay and various shift differential and incentive programs.
• Paid time off with milestone-based increases for work-life balance.
• Career advancement through educational assistance programs and career ladders.
• Employee wellbeing resources, including an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a wellbeing mobile application.
• Additional benefits including employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, and financial education for retirement planning.