Cook
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Key details
- Location
- Barbourville, KY, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- 1–4 yrs
- Function
- Hospitality & Food service
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 24mo ago
Skills
About the role
Overview
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and storage of all foods in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner as required for direct patient care and for cafeteria and catering services.
Responsibilities
- Prepares meals, snacks, and supplements in a safe and sanitary manner for hospital patients, staff personnel and visitors.
- Maintains an adequate quantity of the food prepared for the cafeteria and the patients in the highest quality.
- Plan and organizes pre-preparation activities including obtaining necessary supplies and equipment and placement in the correct location for pre-storage.
- Replenishes cafeteria food items as needed.
- Assists in the preparation of patient meal trays.
- Preserves and stores left over foods with the appropriate labels and dates.
- Operates and cleans cooking utensils and equipment and maintains preparation area in a safe and sanitary manner.
- May assist in requisition and inventory of food items and ingredients.
- Assists in storage of all Dietetic Services food service items.
- May assist in vending duties and obtaining monies from vending machines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience
• One (1) year of experience in quantity food preparation required; OR
• One (1) year of on-the-job upgraded experience required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform simple arithmetic calculations and computations.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, dietary requirements, and portion control standards.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in food preparation and service areas.
Licenses & Certifications
• Must obtain a valid Food Handler's Permit for the appropriate county.
• Food Handler's Permit requires successful completion of a written examination.