What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Fayette, AL position at DCH Health System?
Overview
Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus using standardized recipes while following established policies and procedures for food, equipment, customer and staff safety. Performs daily/weekly/monthly cleaning and sanitation of equipment, dishes, floors and utensils according to established policies and procedures. Assists with receiving/storing food and supplies correctly.
Responsibilities
Prepares correct quantities of food for a variety of customers, taste tests, and serves according to standardized recipes, cycle menu spreadsheets, select menus, food/beverage preferences while maintaining food temperatures in correct range.
Washes hands and uses gloves correctly.
Calibrates food thermometer as per policy and records all equipment and food temperatures as requested. Monitors sanitizing pH of 3 compartment sink. Takes corrective action for inappropriate temps. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
Washes and air dries all pots/pans, serving utensils, equipment in accordance to regulations. Pre-scraps pots/pans and changes dish water frequently to minimize grease build up.
Takes pride in work/serving areas and kitchen keeping no more than 1 day of accumulation of debris on equipment, including utility carts. Completes cleaning assignments. Cleans up spills immediately. Sanitizes equipment and sinks before and after use. Does not leave a mess for the incoming shift.
Assists to maintain coolers, freezers, store room orderly and clean. Removes empty boxes. Assist to use food by FIFO to preserve quality of products and reduce waste.
Uses correct cool down procedures for leftovers and correct labeling/dating, food storage. conservative with food and supplies.
Completes mandatory computer based training modules and other courses (Serv Safe) designated by management so as to remain current on safety, sanitation, and other food service issues.
DCH Standards:
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent preferred. On the job training, no previous experience required.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
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