Nutrition Services Employee IV Cook

PositionSummary The Nutrition Service Employee IV performs a variety of assignments relating to the preparation, service and delivery of meals to patients of the Medical Center. Follows appropriate sanitation regulations concerning food handling, preparation, storage and ware washing. The employee is expected to be involved in the planning and facilitation of change in an effort to continually improve the services of the Nutrition Department. Primary Position Responsibilities Assembles meals for patients in a timely, accurate and organized way. Delivers trays when assigned in a courteous manner. Practices proper sanitation and inventory control by using the FIFO method, labeling and dating products, disposing of outdated products, washing hands and wearing gloves and communicates low stock items to management. Participates in ordering and receiving orders from vendors. Follows appropriate portion control to assure cost containment and dietary compliance. Prepares hot meals under the direction of the chef or cook for patients or daycare on a regular basis. Operates equipment essential to their job duties and restocks stations. Participates in sanitation of department to include but not limited to: cleaning service ware and pots, sweeping and mopping, breaking down cardboard, disposing of trash and cleaning/sanitizing carts and surfaces using appropriate chemicals. Is a service advocate for the department by serving meals to patients and patrons in a timely and appetizing manner. May work in cafeteria serving patrons andoperate register and be responsible for handling cash transactions. Participates in the preparation and plating of salads, sandwiches, desserts while following recipes and portion standards. Is responsible for processing catering orders and maintaining product for the cold service station. Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: Culinary Training, Associates degree in Foodservice or Bachelors in Foodservice or Nutrition Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: 2 years of customer service and food service experience Internal employees can promote from IIIto IV once they are trained on the salad station, late cooks helper and daycare. Preferred: License, Registry or Certification: Required: Preferred: Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Able to read and write in English. Preferred: