What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook 2 position at Jackson Health System?
Jackson Health System
Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Nutrition
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Part Time with benefits, Days
Why Jackson
Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.
Summary
Cook 2 is responsible for performance of skilled cooking and/or baking tasks. Incumbent works from production sheets and/or instructions from a Nutrition Assistant Manager, Manager, and/or Supervisor. Emphasis of the work is on performance of a variety of cooking tasks including skilled work such as roasting meats, preparing gravies, sauces, special diet items, baking, re-thermalizing and prioritizing workload.
Responsibilities
Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
High School diploma is strongly preferred.
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
Non-licensed worker.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Nutrition
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Part Time with benefits, Days
Why Jackson
Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.
Summary
Cook 2 is responsible for performance of skilled cooking and/or baking tasks. Incumbent works from production sheets and/or instructions from a Nutrition Assistant Manager, Manager, and/or Supervisor. Emphasis of the work is on performance of a variety of cooking tasks including skilled work such as roasting meats, preparing gravies, sauces, special diet items, baking, re-thermalizing and prioritizing workload.
Responsibilities
- Cook hot food items for resident and staff for breakfast, lunch and dinner such as cereals, soups, meats, starches, vegetables, desserts and meat salads.
- Follow recipes, production sheets and check menu for accuracy.
- Operates various cooking equipment's, weighs meats and uses proper portion control for special diets.
- Sets-up serving line and serve hot food items using proper utensils.
- Records time and temperature of food when taken out of steamer.
- Records chloride percentage of pot sink rinse water.
- Discusses menus, menu changes, production sheet, recipes, and usage of leftovers with Food Service Manager/ Nutrition Manager.
- Washes pots, pans and equipment after each use following sanitation and safety rules and regulations.
- Prepares garnishes for each meal.
- Assists in training new Cooks and other staff as requested.
- Maintains work area clean and orderly Greets customers in a courteous and sincere manner 100% of the time Plates and serves patrons.
- Prepare grill items or batch quantities to cover all food service schedules.
- Labels and date all food items before putting into refrigerators.
- Is responsible for supervision of Dietary Department in absence of supervisor or when assigned.
- Reports issues or concerns to supervisor prior to shift ending.
- Follow established food preparation, serving, storing and sanitation methods as set forth by JMPMC/Nutrition Services policies, procedures and manufacturer guidelines through in-services in order to prevent food borne illness.
- Accountable for fulfilling responsibilities in accordance with the JHS/PHT/JMPMC Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and for responding, as assigned, to any and all emergencies or disasters, either internal or external.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
High School diploma is strongly preferred.
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
Non-licensed worker.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.