Cook

CookPerforms daily kitchen duties to maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment while providing quality service to patients, residents, customers, and partners. Prepares food according to menus, orders, dietary requirements, standardized recipes, and portion controls, ensuring meals are palatable, appetizing, and attractively presented while minimizing waste and properly labeling and dating food for storage. Maintains a clean and sanitary work area, works effectively in a fast-paced environment, and may be required to work overtime, alternate shifts, and perform other duties as assigned.Schedule: Full TimeShift: 1st and 2ndEssential Duties And ResponsibilitiesDetermines food items and prepares them for serviceIs able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealingAbility to execute culinary knife skillsReads and follows standardized recipesCooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be servedCooks to orderObserve and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.Dishes mealsOrders suppliesMaintains proper food temperature log sheetsMaintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheetsPortions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessaryPerforms dishwashing as necessaryKnowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniquesAdheres to department safety and sanitation regulationsUse protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)Excellent customer service skills neededWorks well on a team and on their ownEducation And/Or ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred. One year of experience as a cook or two years of experience in food service department preferred. Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.Certification/LicensureState Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 daysPay Range:$17.23 - $24.98Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunities