First Cook

Support Services Poughkeepsie, New York


Description

Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Summary:

 

Assists with the directing, planning, supervising and preparation of food for all areas within the Food Service Department.

Responsibilities:

 

  • Follows planned menus ensuring all menu items are prepared to standards in compliance with approved recipes.
  • Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned such as cleaning work areas, assumes responsibility for the care and sanitation of all equipment within cook's area.
  • Fills in whenever necessary within the cook's battery. Assumes responsibility for the proper and timely preparation for meals served on a daily basis.
  • Assumes responsibility for the documentation of temps, cook and chill times to be recorded daily and kept on file on-going monthly. Adheres at all times to rotating, dating and labeling according to the Department of Health standards.
  • Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel.
  • Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.
  • Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1230

Department: Dietary

Exempt: No

Salary: $21.55 Hourly