Cook- Food and Nutrition

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Cook- Food and Nutrition','Full-time','Maintenance/Facilities','11:30am-7:30pm','11:30am-7:30pm','75','75','Every Other','Every Other','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY:

Prepares and cooks a variety of hot and cold foods with
quality in taste and visual appeal. Participates in the planning,
requisitioning, handling, storing and serving processes. Maintains clean,
sanitary work area and practices food safety regulations.

 



ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:

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Prepares display cooking in retail service
station.

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Preps and prepares daily menu items.

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Efficiently requisitions, inspects, prepares,
cooks, cools and portions large and small quantities of meats, vegetables,
cereals, soups, fruits and other forms of food in accordance with quality
standards, quantity demands and standardized recipes.

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Recommends recipes, menus and changes in recipes
and cooking methods to improve quality of food; forecast specific quantities of
menu items to be produced; maintains necessary food production records.

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Forecasts production and utilizes leftovers to
maintain efficient waste control program.

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Keeps abreast of new trends and methods of food
preparation in the food service and catering industry.

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Processes food for storage and cooling following
regulatory codes.

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Labels and dates items as required.

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Maintains organized, clean production area,
equipment, utensils and tools.

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Cleans work area, including but not limited to,
ovens, stove, grill, and tables.

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Lifts trays and pans of food from ovens,
steamers, and other equipment.

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Pushes food carts, racks, dollies, and cambros.

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Monitors refrigerator and freezer temperatures
internally and externally.

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Inspects integrity of food products prior to
use.

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Contributes to a smooth, non-stop customer
service operation providing high quality food services to ensure the needs of
the customer are met.

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Demonstrates appropriate sanitation and safe
food handling procedures for food preparation, services, delivery and storage.

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Knowledgeable and practices food safety codes
and governing standards; federal, state, local, and accreditation agencies.

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Uses standardized and non-standardized recipes
and ingredients to prepare, create, and process foods.

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Checks and records temperature of food as
required. Covers, labels and dates food items and leftovers for storage.

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Documents refrigerator/freezer temperatures as
required.','!*!MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:


High
school diploma or GED required.
Two year’s
experience in restaurant or food service required.
Culinary
education, experience or training is preferred.
Excellent
customer service and communication skills.
','We’re 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.','2018-R0145396','Mercy Medical Center','Cook- Food and Nutrition

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