Cook II

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 11, 2021

Job Description:

If you like making a difference in our patients care by providing nourishment with the food you prepare and cook , please apply.

Prepares and presents nourishing food to patients, guests and employees under sanitary conditions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures. May prepare baked goods according to recipes and production standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares foods by following recipes and/or production standards for preparing, seasoning, cooking, baking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foods. Follows recipes and product directions to prepare items such as breads, rolls, cakes, muffins, biscuits. Ensures all food is prepared in accordance with current applicable federal, state and HACCP guidelines and regulations to ensure the highest quality food.
• Performs quality assurance tasks such as routine temperature checks for final cook temperature and holding. Responds to quality assurance concerns and documents for future reference.
• Maintains a sanitary work environment through following established procedures. Ensures all equipment is maintained and in good working order.
• Stores or disposes of food remaining after each meal service following safe food storage and labeling procedures. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the coolers, freezers and storeroom.
• Maintains accurate records (e.g. production, waste, food temperatures, and thermometer calibration, etc..) as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures.
• Consults with the clinical dietitian on modified diets or patient special requests as necessary.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION


EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of smell and taste to distinguish differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors, or recognizing particular flavors and/or odors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional driving.

Keywords: SSM Health, St. Louis , Cook II, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri

Click here to apply!

Loading more jobs...