Cook - CTP Food Service

About the position

The cook prepares entrees, vegetable and pureed foods for the patient food service as well as entrees and vegetables for the employees' and visitors' cafeteria. The cook also assists in cleaning operations within the food service area on a timely basis.

Responsibilities

• Thaws meats and follows safety guide principles
• Maintains clean and properly sanitized food contact surfaces
• Uses thermometers to determine proper food temperatures
• Stores food in the proper manner to avoid contamination
• Washes hands and uses good personal hygiene practices
• Uses proper food handling procedures: washes hands, wears gloves
• Uses general rule of storage principles First In First Out (FIFO)
• Prepares odd orders of food that are written down on tally sheets which are given to the cooks by the food techs
• Prepares specially prepared food according to the patient's individual health needs
• Follows standardized recipes and menus
• Prepares and serves all items with 'eye' appeal
• Cooks and/or reheats food to standards
• Follows safety guidelines for properly cooled food
• Assists in trimming meat properly, vegetable preparation, grinding meat, stirring sauces, preparing soups, and checking on meat while it is cooking, etc.
• Uses proper sanitation principles for cleaning equipment and supplies, meat slicer, cutting boards, utensils, and tables
• Is consistent with food texture, taste, color and appearance
• Maintains a positive working relationship
• Works cooperatively with other members of staff in kitchen
• Conducts self in a professional manner
• Follows proper dress code and name badge protocol
• Wears hair restraints, gloves when preparing foods
• Fulfills UnityPoint Health and department required education
• Ensures that well-balanced meals are also available to visitors and employees in the cafeteria
• Performs the duties of cook and should have had previous quantity or institutional cooking experience or have completed an apprenticeship or on-job training program

Requirements

• Previous hospital experience would be desirable

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package