Cook

The Line Cook performs all cooking of patient and café orders during service.  The line cook prepares all necessary items for line production of high quality foods in accordance with approved menus/recipes and specials.  The line cook assures accuracy of room service patient trays and café orders and performs duties according to the set schedule. The line cook performs chef rounds on a regular basis to ensure patient satisfaction.  The line cook cleans and maintains equipment in accordance with specified duties. In the absence of the Lead Cook, the line cook assumes lead role in the kitchen.   

• Prepares and cooks baked goods and hot/cold items as menu and recipes dictate
•  Produces high quality food assuring temperatures that stay in the safe zone and have been handled according to HACCP principles
• Assists with produce, baked, frozen and pantry inventory and ordering
• Performs patient satisfaction rounds and completes test tray processes
• Follows TDH, HACCP food safety guidelines
• On request, delivers patient food trays in a timely and accurate manner assuring appropriate food temperatures
• Ensures patient diet accuracy using patient log book and Nutrition Services manual
• Provides fair and adequate direction over Nutrition Service team members as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED 
• 2 years experience as a line cook in fast food, retail, or a healthcare environment required
• Current food handlers certification card