Mission Community Hospital is a 14 bed acute care facility with a 50 yer legcy of serving the San Fernando Valley. Currently we are seeking a cook with exceptional training and experiene in the hotel and restaurante arena. The Cook is accountable to all duties related to the preparation and service of meals to patients, visitors, physicians and special events, in accordance with food service standards. Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production, while being able to prepare large quantities of food, using portion control and standardized recipes. The cook assures compliance with safety and sanitation, using HAACP principles and in accordance with Title 22, Joint Commission, and OSHA requirements.
Major Responsibilities
Cooking and Serving – 60%
•Cooks regular and therapeutic meals for patients.
•Prepares food for cafeteria, physicians and caterings, if needed.
•Stores and re-thermalizes leftovers for service.
•Serves patients on the trayline and in the cafeteria, if needed.
•May work as a starter on the trayline, placing condiments on the tray, calling out entrees as needed.
•Garnishes plates to enhance palatability. Sanitation/Safety – 30% • Checks and records temperatures of food storage and prepared items.
•Cleans and sanitizes work station and food service equipment.
•Cleans items according to weekend cleaning schedule.
Other – 10%
•May receive and inspect food deliveries.
•Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
•Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
•Able to calculate quantity food production levels.
•Must provide for confidentiality, privacy and safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times.
•Must be available to work all shifts. • Fire Card – obtain within 30 days of hire
Preferred:
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Two years in quantity food production, especially in a health care facility.
•Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.