Cook

Job description

Responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing, cooking, portioning and presenting a variety of hot and/or cold food items for patient meal service, cafeteria and/or catering/special events. Responsible for proper receiving and storage of food and supplies, including distribution to nursing unit kitchenettes, physician lounges, and other identified locations. Prepares and cooks to order foods for patient meal service, cafeteria and/or catering/special events. May prepare and serve food directly to customer per verbal instructions from patron, including demonstration cooking. Follows recipes and plating guidelines for all items served. Portions food items into appropriate serving containers utilizing proper portion sizes. Garnishes according to recipes and/or established garnishing guidelines. Delivers excellent customer service to both internal and external customers demonstrating the ExCELS Core Values. Demonstrates competency in the safe operation of a variety of cooking equipment including ranges, fryers, ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, steamers, microwaves, toasters, etc. Reports equipment malfunctions to FANS Manager. Demonstrates safe and effective knife handling skills...