First Cook Waynesboro Hospital DayEvening

Schedule

Full Time: 80 Hours/Biweekly

Hours: Vary Between 5:30am - 6:30pm

Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required

General Summary

Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the preparation seasoning and cooking of food for hospital patients employees and visitors. Follows standard practices procedures and sanitation. Follows standardized recipes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares seasons and cooks food including meats fish poultry and vegetables.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to cook all food on the menu for breakfast lunch and dinner.
• Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats vegetables soups salads and desserts to be obtained and prepared.
• Plans and coordinates cooking schedules so that foods will be ready at required times.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Sets up utensils and food supplies when needed and is able to use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders slicers mixers and blenders.
• Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions.
• Ensures that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality freshness taste and appearance.
• Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensures that required HACCP guidelines are maintained throughout the food preparation process.
• Prepares sets up and tears down steam table and serving line.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures objectives quality assessment and safety standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains appropriate records reports and files as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• None Required
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Courses and Training:

• Training in institutional food preparation. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read write understand and speak English at a level which enables the individual to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.
• Knowledge of cooking methods/procedures including types of preparation and related routines.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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