Description
SHIFT: Evenings (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Part-time
Assistant Cook
Food and Nutrition Services Department
Part Time, Evening Shift, 0.60 FTE
Kendall Regional Medical Center
Kendall, FL
Facility Description:
Kendall Regional Medical Center is a 417-bed, full-service, acute hospital providing 24-hour comprehensive care in the community including trauma, burn, surgical, women’s and children’s services, behavioral health and diagnostic services, along with two full service free-standing ER facilities, one in Doral and the other at The Palms Town & Country.
Located in west Miami-Dade County, Kendall Regional Medical Center has received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence from HealthGrades. This national recognition places us in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical quality. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center certified by the Florida Department of Health and verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. Kendall is certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and we are one out of only five American Burn Association verified Burn Centers in the state. With six ACGME accredited Graduate Medical Education programs Kendall strives to be a leading community-based research hospital.
Why not join our team at Kendall Regional Medical Center where you will experience a dynamic career with a hospital that continues to reward clinical professionals for their commitment and provide growth opportunities while encouraging you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle outside of work in a culturally diverse and friendly community?
Benefits:
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Kendall Regional Medical Center, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:
Student Loan Repayment*
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs*
Paid Personal Leave
401k (100% annual match – 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
Identity Theft Protection discounts
Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
Adoption Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)*
If applicable, please refer to the CBA or the local HR office to confirm if this benefit applies to your position.
Job Description:
The Assistant Cook performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food services and nutrition support to patients, employees and visitors under the supervision of the Cook. These duties include:Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions.
Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food.
Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.
Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff, visitors and catering services.
Adheres to standardization of recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control cost.
Provides care and sanitation of equipment in production area.
Adheres to sanitation and safety standards (HACCP)
Participates in the process of ordering supplies.
Gives directions to personnel who assist in food preparation.
Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Qualifications
Completion of formal training program in food preparation preferred.
Knowledge of basic principles and requirements of food safety and sanitation required.
Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as related to modified diets.
Minimum one (1) year of food service experience in quantity food preparation/production in a hospital, extended care facility, or other quality food service operation.
Previous experience in food preparation in a hospital preferred.
Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as related to modified diets.
Department of Health and Human Services certification preferred.
Certification in Basic Food Safety and Sanitation, “Certified Food Service Handler” or more in-depth Certification as Food Service Manager preferred.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
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