Cook

This position is responsible for preparing food items as assigned using standardized recipes to meet established standards of high quality.

Location: Fairview East Bank University Hospital, located in Minneapolis 

Hours: 16 hours biweekly

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday11:30am-8:00pm day/evening shift

Schedule may change based on the needs of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation
• Prepares food products to meet temperature and quality standards.
• Follows standardized recipes weighing and measuring ingredients to assure products are consistent in quality and nutritional value.
• Uses correct portioning utensils.
• Assemble food within appropriate time frames.
• Prepares bakery items per standardized recipes.
• Develops and tests recipes as directed.
• Completes all documentation related to production
• Handle and prepare food in safe manner following HACCP standardized operating procedures
• Takes and documents temperatures of food items and makes appropriate adjustments to achieve standards.
• Holds food at appropriate temperatures and within established time limits.
• Follows established hand-washing procedures.
• Follows department dress and personal hygiene codes.
• Follows employee health guidelines to prevent disease transmission.
• Follows HACCP standards operating procedure for food storage, product rotation and thawing.
• Stores and labels food and supplies following HACCP guidelines.
• Follows procedures to prevent food contamination.
• Coordinates and communicates with all internal customers in all service areas.
• Sanitizes equipment and work area per assigned schedules and designated procedure.
• Daily sweeps and mops floor as spills occur using approved methods and cleaning agents.
• Maintains a “clean as you go” attitude demonstrated by a clean work area.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment after each use or per department cleaning Schedule.
• Uses appropriate equipment and chemicals according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Understands and uses appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Gathers soiled laundry and place in assigned area for pick up.
• Maintains separate clean and dirty areas in work area.
• Properly disposes of food waste and trash.

Required Qualifications

• One to three years experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or
• GED
• Certified or willing to become certified for food safety.

$21.96- $28.75 Hourly