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Cook (8-12 hours per week)

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Las Vegas, nevada


Job Details

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Full Job Description

Responsible for preparation and cooking a variety of foods, including special diets.  Work involves cooking within recipe and menu requirements and under the supervision of the Directory of Food Services.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
  • Cooks food to ensure proper cooking temperatures.
  • Knowledge of medically necessary textures for patients.
  • Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
  • Knowledge of Nevada Food Health code requirements.
  • Bakes breads, rolls and other pastries.
  • Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry.
  • Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.
  • Adheres to all appropriate sanitation and safety.
  • Understands and provides required substitutions or modifications in meals for patients whose special needs restrict their diets.
  • Helps with tracking meal counts for monthly report.
  • Takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
  • Assists in training new employees.
  • Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
  • Monitors all equipment and food temperatures.
  • Logs all food holding temperatures and serving temperatures.
  • Monitors production levels to minimize waste without compromising proper food service levels.

Requirements

  • Prior cooking experience in a Healthcare environment required.
  • Valid Nevada Food Handler Certification.
  • Valid Serve Safe Certification preferred.
  • Knowledgeable on state and local code requirements for food service establishments.
  • Ability to prepare food combinations that add interest, contrast, and variety to a menu.
  • Knowledge of appropriate safe food-handling techniques.

Benefits

Eligible for 401K Retirement Plan

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