Cook
Estimated Pay | $13 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Reno, Nevada |
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Job Description
Job Description
The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of foods, including special diets. Work involves cooking within recipe and menu requirements and under the supervision of the Director of Food Services.
- Cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
- Ensures proper cooking temperatures for foods.
- Knowledge of medically necessary textures for patients.
- Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
- Knowledge of Nevada Food Health code requirements.
- Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry.
- Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.
- Adheres to all appropriate sanitation and safety.
- Understands and provides required substitutions or modifications in meals for patients whose special needs restrict their diets.
- Helps with tracking meal counts for monthly report.
- Takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Assists in training new employees.
- Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
- Monitors all equipment temperature and all hot and cold food temperatures.
- Logs all food holding temperatures and serving temperatures.
- Monitors production levels to minimize waste without compromising proper food service levels.
Requirements
- Minimum two (2) years’ cooking experience in a Healthcare environment preferred
- Prior experience in hospital food service preferred.
- Valid Serve Safe Certification required or able to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Knowledgeable on state and local code requirements for food service establishments.
- Ability to prepare food combinations that add interest, contrast, and variety to a menu.
- Knowledge of appropriate safe food-handling techniques.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.
Benefits
We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment:
- Competitive rates
- Flexible schedules
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive package of benefits to include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance
- 401k
- Generous paid time off
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Temporary Jobs Posting ID: 934347060 Posted: 2024-05-03 Job Title: Cook