Production Cook-Food Services

Prepares, cooks, and portions all hot food for patients, cafe meals, physician meals, catering and other related tasks. Complying with state approved sanitation procedures, HACCP, and instruction of the production manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to prepare a meal using on-hand inventory during the interview stage.
• Knowledge of developing a menu (entree' with recipes) required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Ability to do mathematical calculations - including measure ingredients and adjust recipes to meet production needs
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision.
• Ability to use all kitchen equipment, follow safety and sanitation procedures, accurately weigh and measure food items.
• Certification - current ServeSafe certification

EDUCATION

• High School graduation or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience of full service cooking in an institutional setting (including quantity food).
• Diverse cooking experience (prep, salad, line cook, saute'and grill) required.
• Multiple menu cooking preparation required.
• Serv Safe License required
• Institutional cooking preferred

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.