First Cook

Company: Saints Medical Center
Facility: Saints Medical Center at Lowell
Department: Food Service

Summary:
The First Cook is responsible for preparing food for patients, staff and guests utilizing the following methods; baking, frying, roasting, broiling, basting, and assorted preparation tasks including slicing, dicing, peeling and cutting. The First Cook is responsible to ensure that standardized recipes are used to ensure consistency of quality products, that foods are cooked and held at proper temperatures, proper food handling and storage techniques are utilized and proper judgment used in all areas of food service. The position is responsible for daily cleaning to ensure proper sanitation of work area and equipment. The First Cook assists with special functions as necessary.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Three to five years in cooking preferred; courses in food preparation a plus
Ability to communicate and read English
Must be able to work independently and maintain the established policies and standards
Job Duties:
The following criteria identify duties to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Provides patrons with the highest quality food products available
Accurately performs assorted preparation and serving tasks before and during service periods
Maintains work station in a clean and orderly manner
Prepares and fills stock orders for work area rotating stock on a first-in, first-out basis
Performs cleaning, as scheduled, using appropriate chemicals, to ensure proper sanitation of equipment, utensils, and work area
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of portion control, and maintains such on all items served
Completes production sheets, ensures proper storage of leftover food and supplies
Consistently returns unused items to refrigerators, freezers or storerooms properly wrapped, dated and identified, and put in the appropriate place
Consistently demonstrates a concern for cleanliness of self and work area; practices infection control for protection of patients, guests, and self
Never delays start of meal service by having incomplete setups
Continually strives to make the best use of time during the assigned shift through careful coordination of daily tasks; reduces non-essential interruptions to a minimum
Reports immediately any problems regarding food products, equipment, stock or patrons to immediate supervisor
Performs all duties in an independent manner and requests assistance when necessary
Consistently demonstrates a willingness to help on work that needs to be done
Always checks assigned station before starting for cleanliness and appropriateness of stock for meal service
Always observes sanitation procedures before handling utensils or food items
Always uses leftovers correctly
Promptly reports any food shortages and/or outdated items to Chef
FONT face=times new roma Per-diem Various shifts available Experience preferred