Cook (Evergreen)
- Children's National Health System
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Full Time
Cook (Evergreen) (2500028V)
Job Description
Cook (Evergreen) - (2500028V)
Description
Prepare, cook, store and inventory food for patients, cafeteria, and catering as directed in retail and patient services. Perform serving duties in retail and patient services as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Related experience (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Culinary
Prepare food according to standardized recipes and production sheet needs to include portion control, garnishing and presentation.
Continue to improve cooking skills through flexibility in assignments.
Store leftovers and prep food using proper labeling and within timeframes.
Inventory food items as assigned.
Safety/Sanitation
Maintain appropriate records of food temperatures, production, waste and usage.
Maintain and ensure food safety standards.
Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment throughout shift according to the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.
Communications
Communicate to Management all food quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer and staffing issues.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job: Dietary
Organization: Patient Services
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: variable
Job Posting: Aug 8, 2025, 3:16:28 PM
Job Description
Cook (Evergreen) - (2500028V)
Description
Prepare, cook, store and inventory food for patients, cafeteria, and catering as directed in retail and patient services. Perform serving duties in retail and patient services as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Related experience (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Culinary
Prepare food according to standardized recipes and production sheet needs to include portion control, garnishing and presentation.
Continue to improve cooking skills through flexibility in assignments.
Store leftovers and prep food using proper labeling and within timeframes.
Inventory food items as assigned.
Safety/Sanitation
Maintain appropriate records of food temperatures, production, waste and usage.
Maintain and ensure food safety standards.
Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment throughout shift according to the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.
Communications
Communicate to Management all food quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer and staffing issues.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job: Dietary
Organization: Patient Services
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: variable
Job Posting: Aug 8, 2025, 3:16:28 PM
Job ID: 488827009
Originally Posted on: 8/9/2025
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