Cook
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Cook
Job ID: REF40153B
Area of Interest: Service
Location: Largo,MD US
Hours of Work: 10:30AM- 7:00PM and 6:0AM- 2:30PM
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Capital Region Health
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.
Full-time, Rotating
Hours: 10:30AM- 7:00PM and 6:0AM- 2:30PM
General Summary
Under regular supervision the Cook prepares, cooks, portions and serves foods to hospital patients, staff and guests according to recipes, proper food handling and department policies. The incumbent prepares foods according to production sheets/schedules and in a safe, appropriate, and esthetic manner in compliance with all state and county health regulations.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this
classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Completes food preparation according to production sheets, par levels and recipes.
- Serves food in an attractive manner, according to the serving guide
- Monitors and ensures adequate quantities of foods for the hours of operation.
- Maintains inventories of refrigerated and frozen foods.
- Monitors temperatures on refrigerators.
- Adheres to the sanitation standard for food safety and personal hygiene.
- Maintains a clean and neat work area.
- Selects appropriate equipment, tools and supplies for intended food preparation.
- Operates food service equipment.10. Maintains a clean and organized serving area.
- Identifies and disposes of sub-standard food stuffs.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Licensures and Certifications
Requires: Current Certified Food Service Manager card from P.G. County Health Department or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Education and Experience
- Requires: Entry Level – High School Diploma or equivalent
- Requires: One-year previous large quantity cooking experience, One year experience with therapeutic diet cooking and hospital/institutional food service experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good knowledge of institutional cooking.
- Good knowledge of and skill in the operation of food service equipment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $18.63-$24.6
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide