What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook 2 position at Kent Hospital?
Primary Function:
Responsible for preparing food for dining room, patients, and special functions under the general direction of the Food Production Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the preparation and cooling of foods using standardized recipes,
production sheets and HACCP Records.
2. Responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities.
3. Serves and plates meals for patient services as needed.
4. Control quantity and quality of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
5. Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
6. Responsible for cleaning work area throughout and at end of shift.
7. Assist with catered events for food preparation and service.
8. Maintains Food Safety Certification through approved vendor.
9. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
At least two years of institutional cooking or an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts.
Food Safety Certificate required from approved vendor and registered with the State of Rhode Island
Able to read and write, use simple arithmetic, and keep simple records.
Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals at all levels.
Proficiency in the English language required.
Additional Information:
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.