Hot Food Cook

Job description

Position Title

Hot Food Cook

Days - Full Time, Varies

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

THIS IS A VARIABLE SHIFT POSITION; The scheduled times will vary within the same work week ; 5:00 am - 1:15pm, 7:00 am - 3:30pm, 11:00 am -7:30pm

The Hot Food Cook is responsible for cooking a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment conforming to policies and regulations

Operates and maintains food service equipment

Stores, labels and dates food items; uses the First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology

Cooks a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules

Follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) principles for time and temperature; records per policy

Records and maintains accurate food production and leftover/waste records

Tastes and evaluates food for quality; ensures quality standards are met

Serves menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants utilizing correct servicing utensil and serving size

Washes dishes, serviceware and pots/pans in the dishroom and pot/pan area

Removes trash, boxes and other waste from the department

Cleans throughout the department including but not limited to surfaces, equipment, carts, walls, and floors

Performs other duties as assigned

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

1 or more years of cooking experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Graduate Or GED.

2 or more years experience with institutional food equipment.

Required Licensure and Certification

Clay County Food Handler permit or ServSafe certification within 30 days.

Knowledge Requirements

Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-53853

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Worksite address

liberty, MO, 64068, US

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