First Cook

First Cook

Title: First Cook
Location: Southside Hospital -- Bay Shore
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Responsible for the overall production and quality of hot foods. Collaborates with Dietetic staff to develop standardized recipes and programs to enhance patient feeding. Performs various cooking duties and follows HACCP guidelines regarding food safety. Ensures overall sanitation of the cooking area. Assists with special catered functions. May instruct other staff members in proper cooking methods.

1. Responsible for food preparation and presentation. Makes all garnishes.
2. Follows and prepares all standardized recipes for all diets.
3. Operates cooking equipment and maintains the hot food area. Reports any malfunctioning equipment to the Manager.
4. Orders needed supplies for production and service for assigned area.
5. Records overages and shortages based upon patient census. Assists in production forecasting.
6. Follows all food safety precautions and monitors food temperatures during production, rotation and organization, following HACCP guidelines.
7. Assists in the implementation and maintenance of new programs to improve patient feeding services.
8. Assists in preparing for special catered functions and maternity unit meals. Performs related duties, as required.
· High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
· Bachelor's Degree in Food Management or from an accredited Culinary Institution, preferred.
· Minimum of five (5) years as a Second Cook, required.
· Previous experience as a short order cook in an institutional or business environment, required.
· Able to read, write and comprehend English, required.

Please note: North Shore-LIJ is a smoke-free king and the use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. Free smoking cessation programs and quit medications are offered to team members who wish to quit through the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control.