Cook (Hospital)

KPC Promise Hospital of PHOENIX : The cook prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, soups, etc., for regular and modified diets and meal services. Serves regular and modified diet trays with a high degree of accuracy at patient meal service times. Maintains work area and equipment and supplies in a clean, sanitized and organized manner. Follows all facility and food handling policies to ensure safe food preparation, handling, and storage.

POSITION SUMMARY :   Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, soups, etc., for regular and modified diets and cafeteria / catering meal services. Serves regular and modified diet trays with a high degree of accuracy at patient meal service times. Maintains work area and equipment and supplies in a clean, sanitized and organized manner.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Two or more years training and experience in quantity food preparation
• Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and methods of preparation
• Must be able to follow standardized recipes
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Physical : Walking - up to 90% Standing - up to 90% Kneeling - up to 20%

Sitting - up to 10% Pushing - up to 60% Bending - up to 75%

Squatting - up to 50% Pulling - up to 40% Reaching - up to 45%

Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist / Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental : Stress Level : Low to moderate

EXPOSURE RISK : Category III - Jobs in which required tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED : Ovens, stoves, dishwashers, mops and brooms, grinders, slicers, mixers and blenders.

CERTIFICATIONS : None required