What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook-Food Service position at UnityPoint Health?
Responsible for preparation and cooking of food items for hospital patients, associates and visitors. Responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work station and uses recipes and performs daily completion of production records to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Responsibilities
Cooking and Food Preparation
- Cooks/prepares all foods according to standardized recipes, paying close attention to details such as pan sizes, cut sizes, times and temperatures.
- Safely uses and cleans cooking/prep equipment such as knives, meat slicers, ovens, steamers, flat-top griddles, microwaves, and gas ranges.
- Ensures quality by controlling the taste, temperature, and appearance of all foods.
Sanitation and Food Safety
- Uses proper hand washing techniques in conjunction with proper disposable glove usage and clean utensils to avoid contamination of foods.
- Maintains a cleaned and sanitized work station throughout the shift and completes the required daily/weekly cleaning tasks.
Completion of Temperature Logs and Production Sheets
- Records accurate temperatures of all food and refrigeration units as required and takes the proper corrective actions when temperature variances occur.
- Uses food production worksheets to maintain adequate food par levels and reduce food waste.
Qualifications
| Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
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| HS Diploma |
Experience:
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License(s)/Certification(s):
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| ServSafe Certification |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| Ability to read, write and comprehend, perform simple math calculations |
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Other:
| Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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- Area of Interest: Support Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Cafeteria;
- Shift: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. You will be required to flex to other shifts as needed. There is a holiday and a every other weekend rotation.;
- Job ID: 156205;
