Cook

CookUnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: Full-time; Typical hours 10:30 am – 7 pm; holiday/weekend rotationBenefits Eligible Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid out over 6 monthsThe Cook position is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food for hospital patients, associates, and visitors. Maintains a clean workstation and uses recipes and temperature logs to ensure quality and safety standards are met.Why UnityPoint Health? 

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Cooks/prepares all foods according to standardized recipes, paying close attention to details such as pan sizes, cut sizes, times and temperatures.

Safely uses and cleans cooking/prep equipment such as knives, meat slicers, ovens, steamers, flat-top griddles, microwaves, and gas ranges.

Ensures quality by controlling the taste, temperature, and appearance of all foods.

Uses proper handwashing techniques in conjunction with proper disposable glove usage and clean utensils to avoid contamination of foods.

Maintains a cleaned and sanitized workstation throughout the shift and completes the required daily/weekly cleaning tasks.

Records accurate temperatures of all food and refrigeration units as required. Understands the proper corrective actions to take when temperature variances occur.

Understands and uses food production worksheets to maintain adequate food par levels and reduce food waste.

Minimum Requirements:

Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.

Flexibility, interpersonal skills, planning and problem-solving

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Preferred:

High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred

6 to 12 months of cooking experience in a healthcare or restaurant setting

Culinary Arts degree preferred.

2+ years of cooking experience in a healthcare or restaurant setting preferred.

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

ServSafe certification preferred.

Requisition ID: 2023-136944 Street: 1825 Logan Ave Name: 2520 UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital Posting Minimum: USD $17.11/Hr. Name: Cafeteria FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 1.0 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours/Shift: FT evening shift External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org