Lead Cook or Baker

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus

8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

The Lead Cook/Baker prepares and cooks/bakes high-quality food for patients, staff, special events, and visitors by following standard practices and procedures, in accordance with regulatory agency requirements. Leads cooks/bakers by providing guidance and direction.

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

* Coordinates team meetings and participates in meetings with cooks.

* Ensures food products meet quality standards for taste and appearance.

* Ensures proper usage of kitchen equipment including combi-ovens, slicers, steamers, and mixers.

* Follows production sheets, to ensure correct quantities are made and available to all service areas.

* Follows sanitation guidelines of federal, state, and HFAP regulatory agencies.

* Labels and dates food products, according to procedures.

* Meets the schedules and time requirements for food preparation.

* Monitors the operations of a unit, and provides input to the performance of individuals through feedback and recommendations.

* Participates in people management activities for unit team members, such as performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and interviews.

* Practices safe food handling techniques.

* Prepares and cooks /bakes food, according to standardized recipes.

* Records food temperatures accurately.

* Full-time, hours 5 am - 1:30 pm weekend and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

* Preferred High School Diploma/GED

* 2 years Institutional Cooking Required

* 1 year Food Service and/or Cooking Preferred

* Food Handler Certification - Serv Safe

* Food Handler Certification - Serv Safe

TRAVEL IS

REQUIRED:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.