What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Full-Time position at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab?
The Cook Will
- Prepare, cook and serve meals in the cafeteria.
- Provide courteous and timely setup and service in the cafeteria.
- Maintain the sanitation and cleanliness of the service ware, pots, pans, equipment, and work and service areas.
- Follow safe food handling practices, maintain food items at appropriate temperatures and follow established storage practices. Sustain a sanitary work environment according to health standards and Department policies.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRALAB.
- Reports directly to Food Service Supervisor.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions and use standard measuring devices in preparing and cooking food normally acquired through completion of elementary school.
- Approximately one to three months of on-the-job experience to become familiar with food preparation and department policies and procedures.
- Ability to manipulate various cooking devices and foods weighing up to ten pounds.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with staff, patients and their families in a polite and courteous manner.
- Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously.
- Normal office or patient environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and hazards due to slippery floors and hot equipment when going through food production areas.
- Kitchen environment with exposure to regular physical discomforts from heat and humidity and possible burns from grill.