Cook

General Summary of Position Accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks, and presents a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but department leadership may identify other responsibilities of the position.
These responsibilities may differ among hospitals, depending on business necessities and department requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1.
Prepares, measures ingredients and cooks food in accordance with established recipes, production records, current applicable federal, state and department standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food and service is provided.
2.
Where appropriate, reads food order tickets or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.
3.
May prepare food and serve customers in a made to order setting, including a grill station.
4.
May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station.
5.
Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
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Prepares foods under supervision of department leadership.
Operates and maintains departmental equipment in a safe, orderly and efficient manner.
Informs supervisor of malfunctioning, damaged and/or unsafe equipment.
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Tastes products as needed to ensure high quality, reads menus, adheres to production sheets, and keeps accurate taste, temperature and production records.
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Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing workstation and equipment.
9.
Works in a safe manner to avoid injury to self and others.
Reports unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries immediately.
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Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
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May receive inventory, lift products and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
12.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality and safety standards.
Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
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Participates in departmental meetings, initiatives, training programs as required.
Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent.
preferred Experience Less than 1 year Minimum of 6 months cooking experience in any setting required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills, basic math skills required.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, and customers.
Basic food safety and sanitation knowledge required.
Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment, proper use of equipment and proper knife handling skills.
Why MedStar Health? At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other.
We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.
We live up to this promise through: Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization.
In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities.
We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.
C.
region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.
C.
, region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.
Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.
Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
It’s how we treat people.
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We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
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