ROOM SERVICE COOK

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:  

To   prepare, cook and serve food items for patient needs and for public areas as   needed.

Essential Duties:

This   job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on   a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as   assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the   duties of the position.

 

•   Prepare   and cook according to recipes, methods and procedures for all different aspects   of patient care
•   Prepare and cook as needed for   catering events, special functions and retail support as needed.
•   Responsible for proper storage and   handling of food products. Ensures proper food temperatures. Labels and dates   all products according to established guidelines.
•   Follows all appropriate sanitation   guidelines.
•   Responsible for cleaning all cooking,   preparation, serving and storage areas and reporting equipment that needs   repair or maintenance to supervisor.
•   Assists in training of new or   part-time Caregivers.
•   Contributes to and supports Goals and   Objectives of Food and Nutrition Services and the Health System.
•   Is flexible in working alternate   schedules as required for the proper operations of the department.
•   Helps in solving work area problems by   communicating ideas and solutions to supervisor and fellow Caregivers.
•   Maintains hospital standards by   participating is in services, committees and continuing education programs,   etc.
•   Proactive approach to daily work; take   the initiative
•   Demonstrate customer service congruent   with Sparrow’s ICARE Value system.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	• None
Work Experience	• Two years general cooking experience or one year Sparrow FANS experience • Previous short order experience • Previous batch cooking experience
Education	• High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	Required: • Demonstrated high standard of customer service skills, self-motivation, problem solving and time management. • Demonstrated high volume, high quality food productions skills. • Demonstrated ability to prepare multiple items in a limited time frame, with expected accuracy. • Demonstrated knowledge of garnish, portion control, cost control, food handling and sanitation, and recipe interpretation and adherence. • Demonstrated written, verbal and communication skills. • Demonstrated commitment to job through past performance, attendance, contribution of ideas, cooperation with co-workers, supervisors and customers. Preferred: • College courses in culinary field. • Previous commercial cooking and/or health care food production experience. • ServSafe Certification