COOK - PART TIME
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
The Cook prepares food for retail, room service, and catering. This position is Centra's front line culinary production staff. This position follows outlined procedures in producing hot and/or cold food items in large quantities. The Cook serves room service customers, prepares food in the cafes, catering, and completes all cold prep tasks. This is an entry level cook position.
Responsibilities
Communicate directly with Nutrition Services management team on any and all issues that may arise during the day
Ensure cleaning tasks are completed prior to the end of the shift as assigned on the cleaning list
Cook food items according to menus, printed tickets, production sheets, par levels/tally sheets, using various cooking methods including but not limited to boiling, grilling, sauteing, braising, frying, steaming, poaching, and baking
Follow outlined recipes and production sheets
Follow all HAACP and VDH regulations
Follow garnishing protocols when plating food
Assemble trays for room service program
Prepare cold foods as outlined in recipes
Ensure all food items are labeled and dated
In retail areas, take customer orders, and prepare according to menu and recipe guidelines
Weigh and measure all ingredients, ensuring correct measures are used, following recipe guidelines
Complete taste panels each meal
Record all temperatures on HACCP logs
Ensure all equipment is used properly, cleaned and inspected, report any operational issues to management
Stock all areas prior to each meal (MISE-EN-PLACE)
Ensure food is stored properly at all times
Complete all prep tasks during designated shift and ensure everything is labeled and dated
Work as a team to serve patients, customers, and guests
Participate in team building exercises, including training, huddles, and staff meetings
May perform other duties as assigned or requested, and job specification can be modified or updated at any time
Qualifications
Required Education: High School Diploma / GED
Required Experience: Prior cooking experience in restaurant/hospitality environment
Preferred Certifications and Licensures: ServSafe Certification
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