Third Cook

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

 

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Short Description

Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.Reads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron and prepares and cooks food according to instructions. Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.Prepares food under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use. Tastes products, read menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment. Cleans and sanitizes workstation and equipment and must follow all regulatory rules and procedures. Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures. Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared by utilizing the correct portion control utensils.Maintain proper food temperatures during food preparation and record those temperature according to the established policy.Review next day production needsPerforms other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required