Description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• Prepares menu items for patients on general and modified diets and for cafeteria and satellite food service customers.
• Inspects and tastes food for palatability and correct temperature.
• Cleans up in preparation for the next meal.
• Keeps records of quantities produced and used in accordance with established procedures.
• Measures and weighs ingredients.
• Follows all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Uses required protection devices to prevent transmission of food borne illnesses to patients, customers, and staff.
• Reports safety hazards.
• Cleans, sanitizes and organizes the work area.
• Wipes up spills and food debris and disposes of empty containers.
• Removes pots and pans to cleaning area.
• Prescrapes and soaks pans with burned or dried food.
• May wash pots and pans as requested.
• Adheres to county, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements.
• Prepares and cooks all menu items using solid, efficient cooking and culinary fundamentals.
• Follows recipes, measuring and mixing as specified, to prepare hot and cold menu items in specified quantities.
• Presents and displays food using artistic creativity and garnishes.
• May setup and transport food items for patient tray assembly line, cafeteria, retail, satellite, or special events.
• May serve or carve food.
• Returns unused ingredients and non-food supplies to designated storage area; reviews leftover food to determine appropriate storage and / or use and labels and dates all food.
• Inspects and tastes prepared food for palatability and appropriate temperature.
• Quickly and efficiently communicates concerns or problems to other team members and supervisors as appropriate.
• Uses FIFO method of food storage / preparation.
• Operates large and small institutional cooking equipment including convection ovens, broilers, deep fat fryers, pressure fryers, and steam jacketed kettles.
• Cleans equipment and performs preventative maintenance as recommended by manufacturer.
• Requisitions and maintains food and supplies from store room according to policies and procedures.
• Verifies that issues from storage area meet recipes requirements and established specifications.
• Reports unusual movement of food and supplies.
• Use a computer to enter and access recipes and menus.
• Records various statistics on activities such as food temperatures, refrigerator / freezer temperatures, meal tallies, and inventory.
• Works with Manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Communicates new ideas to the Chef or Manager.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Two years of institutional food preparation or cooking experience OR completion of a two year culinary degree / certification.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium) : 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently);

01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to : Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals / gases / fumes / vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot / Cold Temperatures, Indoor / Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care / handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required.

Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement planning and counseling
• 403(b) fixed employer-based contribution*
• 403(b) retirement plans with 4% or 5% match based on years of service
• 457(b) plan for eligible employees
• Student loan repayment benefit
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental life option
• Long-term care insurance option
• Hospital indemnity option
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Identity protection insurance
• Employee hardship donation program
• Credit Union memberships
• Financial tools, resources and webinars to help with budgeting

Health and Wellness BenefitsMedical and Dental Plans

• Three medical plan options including behavioral and preventive care coverage
• Health Savings Accounts / Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tier Zero Prescription benefits
• Two dental plan options
• Vision plan
• Infertility benefits
• Emory Eye Center and Emory Vision Center discounts
• Emory Aesthetic Center discounts

Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Program assistance with relationships, life events, challenges, daily living needs
• Healthy Emory wellness program with incentives
• Discounts at Emory wellness / fitness centers
• Other fitness center discounts
• Diabetes prevention program
• Wellness challenges
• Know Your Numbers kiosks

Childcare Resources

• Discounts
• Placement assistance
• Back-up and emergency care options
• Emory Healthcare childcare co-op / app
• Access to Emory student job network

Last updated : 2024-05-13