Cook I

Cook I

Empresa: Community Health Systems. Job Summary The Cook I prepares and cooks meals in accordance with established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines. This role ensures that meals are prepared safely and meet quality standards, while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. The Cook I contributes to efficient food service operations by following departmental policies and assisting with cleaning and sanitation tasks as needed. Essential Functions - Prepares and cooks food items according to established recipes, production sheets, and portion guidelines, ensuring quality and consistency. - Reviews menus and secures necessary ingredients from storage, notifying appropriate personnel of shortages or substitutions. - Cleans, seasons, and cooks a variety of foods while adhering to food safety standards and regulations. - Measures, mixes, and cooks ingredients in accordance with recipes, tasting finished products to ensure quality. - Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of cooking equipment and work areas, ensuring compliance with state and local health regulations. - Records food temperatures during preparation and on the serving line to ensure safety and compliance with food handling standards. - Participates in serving meals on the tray line, ensuring correct portions and temperatures for hot and cold foods. - Assists with cleaning and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen items as needed. - Recommends menu or recipe adjustments to the Chef or Sous Chef to improve efficiency or address shortages. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Maintains regular and reliable attendance. - Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications - 1-3 years of experience in food preparation or a similar role required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of food preparation techniques, recipes, and safety standards. - Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements and adherence to recipes. - Ability to work efficiently in a f