Description:
Summary Prepare, season, and cook for hospital patients, cafeteria customers and special functions. Assist in menu planning and see that food preparation is economical and technically correct.
Key Responsibilities - Menu and food production sheets are reviewed to determine type and quantity of meals, vegetables and soups to be prepared.
- Menu planning assistance is provided to meet volume demands, marketing conditions, and customer needs.
- Food preparation and cooking adhere to established standards.
- Modified diet preparation is made in collaboration with the Chef.
- Washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food items adheres to established guidelines.
- Standardized recipes are followed as stated.
- Sanitation and cleaning assignments are completed as instructed.
- Food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards are maintained and improved to achieve department goals.
- Authorization for food consumption is given by tasting and smelling food.
- Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
- PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Additional Responsibilities for First Cook - Kitchen oversight and coordination is provided to ensure efficient operations.
- Quality Assurance activities are completed per established guidelines.
Qualifications:
Qualifications and Experience Education/Degree Required Preferred
- High School Degree or GED preferred
Experience Required Preferred
- 3-5 years experience in hospital, institutional, and/or restaurant hot and cold food preparation preferred.
Licensure Required Preferred
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required
- Certified Food Safety and Food Allergy training required for First Cook; preferred for Cook.
- Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language
- Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).
- Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Preferred
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment:
Activity
Amount of Time Spent
None 1 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
Over 75%
Outdoor weather conditions
x
Extreme cold (non weather)
x
Work in high place(s)
x
Work in confined space(s)
x
Risk of electrical shock
x
Risk of radiation exposure
x
Exposure to blood borne pathogens
x
Flammable/explosive gases
x
Toxic / caustic chemicals
x
Dust or other irritants
x
Grease or oils
x
Hazardous specimens
x
Exposure to lab animals
x
Infectious / contagious disease
x
Cleaning agents/chemicals
x
Hot equipment
x
Noisy equipment
x
Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)
x
Other