First Cook - Good Samaritan Hospital - Day/Evening

Schedule

Full Time: 80 Hours/Biweekly

Every Other Weekend and Holiday, Required

General Summary

Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Follows standard practices, procedures and sanitation. Follows standardized recipes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

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  Prepares, seasons and cooks food including meats, fish, poultry, and vegetables.

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  Demonstrates knowledge of how to cook all food on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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  Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts to be obtained and prepared.

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  Plans and coordinates cooking schedules so that foods will be ready at required times.

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  Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.

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  Sets up utensils and food supplies when needed and is able to use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers and blenders.

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  Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions.

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  Ensures that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance.

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  Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.

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  Ensures that required HACCP guidelines are maintained throughout the food preparation process.

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  Prepares, sets up, and tears down steam table and serving line.

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Common Expectations:

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  Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.

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  Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.

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  Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

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  Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

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  Maintains appropriate records, reports, and files as required.

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Qualifications

Minimum Education:

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  None Required

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  High School Diploma or GED Preferred

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Work Experience:

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• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
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Courses and Training:

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• Training in institutional food preparation. Upon Hire Preferred
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Ability to read, write, understand and speak English at a level which enables the individual to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

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  Knowledge of cooking methods/procedures, including types of preparation and related routines.

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Benefits Offered:

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  Comprehensive health benefits

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  Flexible spending and health savings accounts

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  Retirement savings plan

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  Paid time off (PTO)

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  Short-term disability

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  Education assistance

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  Financial education and support, including DailyPay

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  Wellness and Wellbeing programs

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  Caregiver support via Wellthy

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  Childcare referral service via Wellthy

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Quality of Life

Formed in 1813, Lebanon is a quaint city of 25,700 residents. The area, rich in heritage and the small-town charm of yesteryear, features sites on the National Register of Historic Places, museums, scenic parks and recreation facilities, performing arts theaters, artists' studios, a farmers market and dining establishments for all tastes.

Life in Lebanon County offers affordable housing and options for pursuing higher education. Residents can find local employment in manufacturing, retail, arts and entertainment, healthcare and service sectors. Located in Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon is within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading and York. (Patient population: 140,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.