Cook

Position Summary

The Assistant Chef provides full-scope, hand on productions cooking in the Facility. Responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Culinary Degree preferred or education, training, and experience.
• Food Handlers card.

• Minimum of one (1) year of restaurant/facility or equivalent cooking experience

• Exemplify at all times the Facility standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedures.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Visit patients periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance: and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.

• Menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility
• Knowledge in all area of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good inter-departmental communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge preparation and line production communication to other line/prep/dish person/management staff.
• Must hold current state required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license.

• Mixers, knives, ovens, steam table, steamer, slicer, range, computer, calculator, grill, griddle, and other assorted kitchen equipment.

• Communicate issues which require follow-up to the Director of Culinary Services.
• Act to preserve patient and family dignity and safety.

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat, hazards and other environmental conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation (oven cleaners).

• Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively listen, process received information, and express ideas both orally and in writing.
• Ability to initiate action, take personal responsibility, suggest improvements, and solve problems within scope of job without being asked.
• Ability to understand and comply with government, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and facility rules.
• Ability to record, report, and maintain confidentiality of information and respond to requests for information.
• Ability to complete assigned work in an acceptable manner, in the time allotted, with minimal prompting or reminders.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person