PRN Cook

Culinary Artist

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Prepares nutritious and delicious food for WellStar Patient Meal Service, Retail Service and/or other satellite areas utilizing recipes and conventional and/or cook/chill production methods, equipment or tools.
• Requires a passion for the culinary arts and the menu items being prepared in a healthcare setting.
• Must be adamant about adhering to all sanitation and food handling codes established by the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and local county Department of Health.
• Must be able to comply with a higher standard of safety and sanitation as a result of preparing food for a high risk population that has developing, weakening or compromised immune systems.
• Must possess ability to manage time and plan work accordingly to produce a variety and number of recipes simultaneously, possibly under high-volume demands.
• Requires ability to assess food quality, taste, color, odor, etc.
• Ensures the Safety of Customers and Team Members (according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and County Health Department Guidelines)
• Washes hands frequently and appropriately wears gloves.
• Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (i.e., fingernail length and finish) and reports potential risks.
• Maintains all the work areas in a clean and organized manner; free of spills and fall hazards.
• Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures; immediately correcting/escalating out of range occurrences.
• Stores food and/or supplies using proper labeling, dating and rotation methods.
• Operates equipment according to all safety guidelines and escalates any unsafe conditions (i.e., frayed electrical cords).

Ensures Positive Service Outcomes

• Follows department work schedule (including weekends and holidays) and arrives at the work station prior to task start time.
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation according to area requirements.
• Follows written and verbal instructions and station responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Completes area checklists and forms.
• Operates and cares for equipment according to manufacturers and area specific guidelines.
• Remains flexible to support other team members across the department to achieve desired service outcomes.

Engages in Efforts to Create a World Class Work Environment

• Follows work areas uniform specifications, i.e., clothing and shoes are neat and clean.
• Collaborates with team members and Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the Department and Hospital.
• Communicates in a respectful manner and in terms that are clear and concise.
• Respects the cultural traditions of team members and customers.

Ensures the High Quality of Menu Items Prepared by Utilizing Culinary Techniques

• Properly peels and cuts fresh products.
• Includes ability to butcher meats; dice, julienne or mince vegetables when preparing ingredients to produce menu items
• Utilizes proper cooking techniques such as dry method, wet method, and combination method cooking.
• Identifies and properly handles/cooks vegetables, meats, spices/seasonings, pasta and dairy products.
• Accurately reads and follows recipes.
• Includes skills of measurement/mathematical conversion and scaling.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

• High school diploma Preferred
• Equivalent experience Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• ServSafe Food Handler within 60 Days

Required Minimum Skills:

• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and Math.
• Ability to complete mandatory computer-based learning and pass exam.
• Ability to understand and follow safety regulations in a food service healthcare environment.

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