Cafe- Cook's Assistant
Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

Newton, Massachusetts

This job has expired.


======================================================================

NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL

CRITERIA BASED JOB DESCRIPTION

======================================================================

TITLE: Cafeteria Grill Cook HR ID# 01-8052-194

DEPARTMENT: Nutrition & Food Service REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager

DATE DESCRIPTION LAST REVISED/APPROVED: November 24, 2009

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepares menu items to order at grill area.

Assumes supervisory duties in the absence of the Manager, including

overseeing production, cash reconciliation, and scheduling

of staff.

Consults with Manager and posted menus to determine daily production

needs. Prepares ingredients for next day's menus. Rotates, labels,

dates, and places leftover foods in containers and stores in

refrigerators. Assures that needed items for next meal period are

stocked from Main Kitchen prior to mealtime.

Cleans and maintains work area to ensure that the standards for safety

and sanitary regulations are met, according to the cleaning schedules.

Opens and/or closes Cafeteria and turn on/off appliances and equipment

and secure area. Attends routine staff meetings.

Operates fryolater, grill, toaster, stove and oven along with other

machines and equipment as needed to complete assignments and

responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

o Prepares and cooks grill menu items.

o Monitors all batch items in the serving area for proper temperature, quality

and garnishment.

o Performs and documents all food temperature according to standards on

temperature sheets.

o Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains work area.

o Assists in maintaining the cleanliness, arrangement, safety, security, and

maintenance of the dry storage areas, refrigerators and freezers.

o Attends routine staff meetings.

o Complies with the personal hygiene and uniform requirements of the Cafeteria

staff

o Attends training and in-service education sessions pertinent to hospital

departmental, cafeteria and production issues.

o Assists in maintaining the equipment and environment in a safe and

functional manner.

o Consults with Manager on daily production needs.

o Close Cafeteria, turn on or off equipment and secure area.

o Rotate, label, wrap, and date all food items appropriately before placing in

coolers/freezers or storerooms.

o Utilize proper precautions/techniques when handling food and utensils

(plastic gloves, cutting boards, cross-contamination prevention).

o Cuts food products by hand correctly, safely, and according to

specifications.

o Operates equipment, including grill, stove and oven, and fryolators

safely and in accordance with specifications pertaining to the

different food items being cooked.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

o Answer Cafeteria telephones.

o Assist with catering events, as needed.

o Run the cash register during cashier breaks and to help cover during

peak hours.

o Other assigned duties, as required.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

High school or vocational school graduate. One year cooking experience

preferably in a Health Care setting.

Ability to understand written and verbal communication.

Ability to follow through on instructions.

Basic mathematic skills.

Effective communication skills.

Ability to problem solve.

Ability to get along with others.

Ability to confront issues appropriately.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Duties may involve activities with exposure to dirt, excessive heat and cold

temperatures, odors, steam, wet floors, noise, sharp knives, large cooking and

cleaning equipment.

Duties may involve general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.; or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste, or other unpleasant elements; or much of work may be performed outdoors with exposure to weather extremes.

EEO Statement
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran


This job has expired.

Get Hired Faster

Subscribe to job alerts and upload your resume!

*By registering with our site, you agree to our
Terms and Privacy Policy.

More Health and Safety jobs


Compass Health Network
Warrenton, Missouri
Posted about 2 hours ago
Compass Health Network
Windsor, Missouri
Posted about 2 hours ago
Accolade
El Paso, Texas
Posted about 2 hours ago
View Health and Safety jobs ยป