COOK
Req #: | 105978 |
Department: | HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER NUTRITION SERVICES |
Job Location: | Harborview Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 05/06/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Continuous |
Salary: | $2,898 to $3,576 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | Alternate Work Shift |
Our HMC Nutrition Services Department has an opportunity for a full time (100% FTE or 40 hours per week) COOK position. The person in this role will be responsible for promoting excellence in guest relations and support the hospitality model, as well as promoting the mission, vision and values of the UW Medicine Health System.
The Cook is part of the foodservice team providing meal service to patients and customers. The Cook prepares accurate, high quality food for patients to order following standardized recipes and procedures. The Cook has knowledge of food production, equipment operations and food sanitation/safety practices and standards. The Cook creates a congenial and positive environment by carrying out responsibilities in an efficient, friendly, helpful and sensitive manner; The Cook is trained to cover all Cook positions in the department.
KEY DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Cleaning Responsibilities:
- Perform routine cleaning duties as assigned
- Participate in other cleaning duties as assigned by supervisors
Cooking Responsibilities:
- Maintains the highest infection control and sanitary standards. Adheres to all health and safety regulations
- Maintains security and safety in work area
- Keeps station and cooking equipment clean following all infection control procedures
- Begins and ends tray assembly including service ware, condiments, hot and cold items as they are finished by Line and Cold Pantry Cooks.
- Identifies product needs and requisitions items required to prepare tray assembly
- Notifies Sous Chef in advance of expected shortages
- Prepares all lunch/dinner orders accurately and efficiently follows food preparation procedures
- Maintains assembly pace in order to meet demands
- Sets up, maintains and breaks down station according to procedures
- Covers, dates and properly stores all leftover products according to procedures
- Works as the Room Service Line, Café, Expeditor, Breakfast and Cold Pantry Cook as assigned
- Assists with other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef
Overview of Work Assignments/Stations: All positions are fast-paced, high volume assignment/stations which demand the accurate execution and plating of menu items selected by the patient in less than 15 minutes from the time the ticket is printed. Strong organizational skills, the ability to handle high pressure situations while maintaining a composed positive attitude are performance standards. The position manages production activities, plans and executes continuous preparation of items for the next service period
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Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler's permit AND one year of experience as a Food Service Worker; or equivalent education/experience.
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