Cook

Company: Veritas Collaborative
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Nature & Scope The Cook is responsible for preparing food of outstanding quality and taste to our patients, families and staff. This position may require interaction with patients and families and therefore requires strong communication skills and a professional image. Major Accountabilities Completion of any daily tasks for meal preparation, cooking or clean-up, or catering needs as assigned by the Chef or Sous Chef. Ensuring that meals are prepared following recipes explicitly. Tasting prepared meals to ensure that quality of food is as expected and immediately correcting issues with food quality and taste before providing to patients, staff or family. Ensure presentation of prepared foods meet highest quality standards required by organization at all times. Assists Chef or Sous Chef in culinary programming as directed. Assists the Chef or Sous Chef in maintaining all kitchen and dining areas, tools and equipment in a safe, functional and organized manner by reporting known issues and/or immediately correcting issues for which you are able. Notifying the Chef or Sous Chef when there are issues with inventory, equipment functionality, safety or sanitation. When possible, correct issues promptly if able. Ensure attendance and punctuality for assigned shifts so that patient care can remain a top priority. Ensure fiscal responsibility by: o Efficiently using time each shift. Remaining on task and utilizing proper time management skills at all times. o Providing to Chef any receipts for purchases made on behalf of the kitchen. o Minimizing waste to the greatest extent possible while still maintaining safety of food. Maintain inventory by: o Rotating inventory based on dates. o Properly storing remaining food items or leftovers. o Ensure the appropriate storage and temperature requirements are met for all inventory and left overs. All other duties as assigned by direct or indirect management. Desired Experience Culinary degree or 1-2 years of culinary experience, required. Professional food service experience required, with experience in a healthcare or hospital setting, preferred. Strong understanding of sanitation and safety requirements in a hospital kitchen. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with peers, manager, patients and families. Exercises good judgement regarding interpersonal interactions with peers, manager, patients and families at all times. Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and other basic office software. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and with patients and families. Can Do mentality that collaborates with others, removes barriers to efficiency and success and inspires others to achieve. Bi-lingual in English/Spanish, preferred. General Skills and Requirements Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates competency and sensitivity in the area of multi-cultural, racial, religious/spiritual, gender identity and sexual orientation issues. Meets dress code standards; appearance is professional, neat, and clean. Evaluates own performance and sees opportunity for growth. Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Wears identification while on duty. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

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