Cook - Per Diem (Flex Shifts)

Cook

Shifts include:

5:30a-2:00p

10:45a-7:15p

7:00a-3:30p

May include Holidays and Weekends

The Cook prepares, serves, and forecasts all items needed for menu services according to recipes and production methods as directed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares all foods, ensuring that they are ready for service as scheduled for the scheduled service periods in the proper amounts needed, ensuring quality, quantity, and presentation.
• Ensures all foods presented for service are served at the proper temperature and merchandized in a manner that best enhances the quality of product.
• Ensures recipes are followed and that foods are ready in the proper amounts and portion sizes for service.
• Reviews with staff all menu items to be served as to their content and method of service
• Alerts the staff to any menu changes in sufficient time for action.
• Reviews all menus for service periods to ensure the necessary preparation in the proper forecasted amounts according to direction, recipes, and portions in sufficient time for ideal service.
• Reviews with the staff the next day's service and alert them to any changes or special service requirements.
• Assists with general sanitation of food service department including: wiping walls, cleaning equipment, working in the dish room, emptying trash cans etc.
• Cleans and maintains work area at all times.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Walking for up to 7 hours, 30 minutes at a time; sitting for up to 1 hour at a time and standing up to 1 hours for 30 minutes at a time. Frequently uses handling and occasionally twisting/turning, lifting (1-50 lb.), carrying (1-50 lb.), pushing (1-50 lb.), and pulling (1-50 lb.). When performing essential functions, occasionally involves with stooping/bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder level. Employee must have the ability to hear normal conversation, have general vision, far vision, and peripheral vision.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Training and Experience:

Previous cooking experience, preferably in a hospital or restaurant environment. Specific on-the-job training will be provided.

Minimum - Maximum Compensation Pay Range:

$16.30 - $24.45

St Luke's University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

Benefit Offerings:

St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities. Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.