Cook Lead

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Full-time; start time may vary; holiday/weekend rotation

Benefits Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid out over 6 months

A lead cook, under the direction of the Food Service Manager, is responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking food for hospital patients, associates, and visitors, along with overseeing the day-to-day food production of all areas and coordinating all timelines of food for caf, catering, and tray line. A lead cook is a lead trainer of kitchen positions and assist on monthly training programs. Cross-train in areas as the need arises. Perform task as requested by manager on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. Lead all aspects in Nutrition Services and advise the employees working to?ensure timely and effective service of the customers and patients.

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• Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.?
• Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.?
• Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.?
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• Greet and interact with all customers
• Assist in serving food
• Maintain appearance and product levels of self-service areas in the cafeteria and food bank for patient line
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of all kitchen equipment and assist n troubleshooting in event of equipment malfunctions.
• Respond to customer questions and concerns regarding food or service and provide service recovery when needed.
• Daily direction of staff to maintain cleanliness of cafeteria and kitchen
• Monitor food and equipment temperatures.
• Assist in appropriate handling of food items to promote quality and reduce food waste.
• Follow cash handling and cash register policies and procedures.
• Responsible for proficiency in opening and closing register operations and securing cash.
• Assists in entry and maintenance of menu items in the cash register.
• Direct staff in completion of duties.
• Monitors staffing levels and suggests adjustments to manager as needed based on absences or customer traffic levels.
• Assist in inventory of food and supplies, training, and education/development of new employees and in retail promotion planning and implementation

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent or post-secondary education.
• Two years of experience in food service or customer service.
• One year cash handling experience
• Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• ServSafe Food Safety current certification or plan to complete within 6 months of hire.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with email.
• Critical thinking skills with problem solving.

Preferred:

• Experience with Micros cash register operation preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Power Point or Publisher preferred.