Hot Food Cook

Position Summary / Career Interest: THIS IS A VARIABLE SHIFT POSITION; The scheduled times will vary within the same work week ; 5:00 am – 1:15pm, 7:00 am – 3:30pm, 11:00 am -7:30pm. The Hot Food Cook is responsible for cooking a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules.

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment conforming to policies and regulations; Operates and maintains food service equipment; Stores, labels and dates food items; uses the First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology; Cooks a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules; Follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) principles for time and temperature; records per policy; Records and maintains accurate food production and leftover/waste records; Tastes and evaluates food for quality; ensures quality standards are met; Serves menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants utilizing correct servicing utensil and serving size; Washes dishes, serviceware and pots/pans in the dishroom and pot/pan area; Removes trash, boxes and other waste from the department; Cleans throughout the department including but not limited to surfaces, equipment, carts, walls, and floors; Performs other duties as assigned; Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

1 or more years of cooking experience; Clay County Food Handler permit or ServSafe certification within 30 days; Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations

Nice to have

High School Graduate Or GED; 2 or more years experience with institutional food equipment