Nutrition Services-Late Cook
Company: Stephens County Hospital
Location: Toccoa
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Nutrition Services-Late Cook _The Late Cook is responsible for
cooking large quantities of food for patients, cafeteria and
special functions_ Education: Acceptable score on the Cook test.
Experience: Minimum of one year experience in quantity food
preparation.Experience in therapeutic diet preparation preferred.
Duties: Prepares entrees and hot food items for patients, cafeteria
and special functions. Follows menus, package instructions and
recipes. Determines the amount of food needed, with a minimum of
under/over production and waste. Insures high quality results (food
looks and tastes good; not overcooked). Utilizes leftovers in a
cost-conscious manner. Insures that all meats are thawed in
refrigerator in advance and completes meat unthaw list. Practices
good sanitation when working with food. Insures that food is
covered, labeled, dated, stored properly and not wasted. Insures
that hot food is served hot and cold food is served cold. Prepares
patient meals according to patient menu. Insures that food is
prepared and portioned according to diet order - i.e. low sodium,
ADA, renal, etc. Insures patient plates are attractive, tasty and
maintains proper temperatures. Insures that all special food items
and pureed foods are ready before tray line starts. Dismantles hot
food line and stores food properly. Accepts Team Leader's authority
on patient tray line. Prepares cafeteria entrees and hot food
according to cafeteria menu. Sets up hot food line. Insures that
food is displayed attractively. Maintains food levels during
serving hours; keeps pans filled and clean. Dismantles hot food
line and stores food properly. Organizes daily routine to insure
that all work is completed on time. Prepares food as close to
serving time as possible to assure quality. Insures that food for
patient line and cafeteria line is ready to serve on time.
Professional Requirements Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat
and clean. Complete annual education requirements. Maintain patient
confidentiality at all times. Report to work on time and as
scheduled. Wear identification while on duty. Maintain regulatory
requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at
all times. Comply with all organizational policies and standards
regarding ethical business practices. Participate in performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Attend
regular staff meetings and in-services as needed. Physical
Requirements and Environmental Conditions Physically demanding,
high-stress environment May be up walking on feet up to 8 hours per
dayJob Type: Full-time
Keywords: Stephens County Hospital, Athens , Nutrition Services-Late Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Toccoa, Georgia
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