Cook - Food & Nutrition

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.

• 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.

• California Safe Food Handlers card preferred.
• Sexual Harassment/ Bullying Prevention Certification required. (1 month from hire)
• College in the nutritional field preferred.
• 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