What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook (Hospital) position at KPC Promise Healthcare LLC?
KPC Promise Hospital of PHOENIX: The cook prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, soups, etc., for regular and modified diets and meal services. Serves regular and modified diet trays with a high degree of accuracy at patient meal service times. Maintains work area and equipment and supplies in a clean, sanitized and organized manner. Follows all facility and food handling policies to ensure safe food preparation, handling, and storage.
POSITION SUMMARY: Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, soups, etc., for regular and modified diets and cafeteria/catering meal services. Serves regular and modified diet trays with a high degree of accuracy at patient meal service times. Maintains work area and equipment and supplies in a clean, sanitized and organized manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Two or more years training and experience in quantity food preparation
- Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and methods of preparation
- Must be able to follow standardized recipes
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical: Walking - up to 90% Standing - up to 90% Kneeling - up to 20%
Sitting - up to 10% Pushing - up to 60% Bending - up to 75%
Squatting - up to 50% Pulling - up to 40% Reaching - up to 45%
Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%
Mental: Stress Level: Low to moderate
EXPOSURE RISK: Category III - Jobs in which required tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Ovens, stoves, dishwashers, mops and brooms, grinders, slicers, mixers and blenders.
CERTIFICATIONS: None required