Cook

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Job Title: Cook

Cost Center: Nutrition Services

Job Description:

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of all hot food, cold food, salads, and baked goods for a variety of diets for patients, employees and visitors.

• Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation time.
• Reads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.
• Typically, performs fast food cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers.
• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times.
• Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.
• Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
• Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow regulatory rules and procedures.

Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.

As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that’s making a real difference every day.