Cook Lead

Overview

Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the staff at a designated site and/or department while also performing the duties of a Cook. Additional duties include coordinating workflow, problem solving and creating staff schedules.

The Cook is responsible for preparing hot foods for patients, cafeteria and catering. Assists in the service of hot foods.

Responsibilities

Coordination

Oversees the daily workload of staff, including assignments, workflow, problem solving, etc. (WA State: Designated person-in-charge per Washington Administrative Code standards). Assists staff as needed depending upon volume.

Facilitates communication amongst staff, customers and management. Collaborates with other areas, site coordinators, departments and customers in problem solving.

Within scope of the position, responsible for employee performance on a given shift. Brings larger employee performance issues to the attention of Supervisor or Manager as appropriate.

Creates staff schedule, including coverage for vacations and sick days. Flexes staff hours depending upon patient and retail volumes, ensuring department is within budget.

Oversees purchasing and supply maintenance in specified area, ensuring nutritional needs are met for patients.

Ensures the department is secured upon closing and makes bank deposit from evening sales.

Quality of food is maintained at a high level by following department recipes and standards so that satisfaction of customers is met.

Prepare hot foods for patients according to the tally.

Prepare hot foods for cafeteria service taking into account the day of the week, house count and other menu items to determine amounts.

Prepare hot foods for catering as directed.

Assure that all foods are served the correct temperatures.

Patient trayline is served to assure patient satisfaction with food that will promote nutritional well-being.

Arrange foods in hot wells for efficient service.

Serve foods as ordered by menus.

Serve foods in correct portion sizes.

Arrange foods neatly on the plate and garnish to enhance appearance.

Work area is maintained in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner to meet sanitation and personal hygiene requirements of the department and all inspecting agencies .

Maintain neat work area during shift.

Follow cleaning schedule as written.

Use department procedures to complete all cleaning tasks.

Departmental workflow is maintained to provide timely, quality service.

Is punctual for scheduled shifts.

Unscheduled absences are kept to a minimum.

Maintains educational level to foster safety, productivity, and effective patient care.

Attend all hospital-required inservices.

Attend department meetings or reads and signs minutes.

Able to follow production sheets and recipes while meeting department budget.

Qualifications

Ability to read English.

Experience or education in quantity food preparation.

Basic familiarity with computers preferred.

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Licensure

Current applicable County Food Handler’s Card.

Pay Range

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