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Cook-Food Service

Job Overview

Overview

Responsible for preparation and cooking of food items for hospital patients, associates and visitors. Responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work station and uses recipes and performs daily completion of production records to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

Responsibilities

Cooking and Food Preparation

• Cooks/prepares all foods according to standardized recipes, paying close attention to details such as pan sizes, cut sizes, times and temperatures.
• Safely uses and cleans cooking/prep equipment such as knives, meat slicers, ovens, steamers, flat-top griddles, microwaves, and gas ranges.
• Ensures quality by controlling the taste, temperature, and appearance of all foods.

Sanitation and Food Safety

• Uses proper hand washing techniques in conjunction with proper disposable glove usage and clean utensils to avoid contamination of foods.
• Maintains a cleaned and sanitized work station throughout the shift and completes the required daily/weekly cleaning tasks.

Completion of Temperature Logs and Production Sheets

• Records accurate temperatures of all food and refrigeration units as required and takes the proper corrective actions when temperature variances occur.
• Uses food production worksheets to maintain adequate food par levels and reduce food waste.

Qualifications