Cook Production III

Responsibilities

Ensuring hot menu items are correctly prepared according to standardized recipes; Following standardized recipes to ensure good quality and adequate quantities of food for all dietary meal programs; Documenting food temperatures prior to each service; Assisting with new product testing, recipe development and revision of recipes; Providing informational input into recipe standardization and creative production food; Adhering to strict deadlines regarding food production for each area of service; Referring to catering requests for hot production items required for special events; Preparing all items as needed for service areas; Checking tally for items to be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner patient trays; Ensuring adequate supplies are prepared and available for department needs; Obtaining supplies needed from storeroom, refrigerators, and freezer; Maintaining a safe sanitary work area meeting Board of Health regulations; Cleaning and sanitizing work area including tables, minor equipment, stove, ovens and walk-in refrigerators; Dating and rotating all food items to ensure proper utilization and rotation; Attending area and department meetings and inservices; Ensuring that all food is stored covered and dated and that leftovers are utilized; Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

High School Diploma; 2-3 years experience in preparing quantity food items; Good communication skills; Able to interpret and follow recipes; Ability to work with minimal supervision; Working knowledge of kitchen equipment; Sanitation Certified or certification within the first 3 months of hire; Able to work continuously mobile; Able to access high and low areas; Able to maneuver heavy objects up to 75 pounds; Able to meet time constraints in a fast-paced environment; Able to perform cleaning tasks; Able to communicate with others; Able to safely use kitchen equipment (gas, electric, and steam); Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance