FT AM | Cook at LEMONTREE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC – Culver City, California

Job Type: Full Time
Work Shift: 4:30am - 1:00pm | 6:00am - 2:30pm
Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday

The Cook/Grill Cook responsibilities will be but not limited to:

· Managing large scale food operations in a healthcare setting and multi-retail environment.

· Adhering to dress code, sanitation and safety policies.

· Preparing meals that are nutritious and esthetically pleasing.

· Engaging with the customer to get feedback on meals so that adjustments and improvements can be made.

· Demonstrate knife safety and culinary skills.

· Read recipes and follow directions.

· Access inventory to be sure of what is on hand and what is needed.

· Be a good steward of the budget and resources allocated to the department.

· Provides leadership through personal example and relationship building with department staff.

· Support cultural diversity and inclusivity.

· Help the department to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals.

· Upholds Lemontree Healthcare’s mission and maintains professional growth within the organization.

· Learns patient tray line to understand patient diets.

· Assist with catering and other hospital meal events.

· Prepares meal for BHU (and deliver)

· Cleans kitchen area and workstation as directed.

· Must demonstrate knowledge of HACCP guidelines.

· Plates food so that it is appealing.

· Conducts temperature checks on food during service.

· Calibrates thermometers.

· Utilizes correction portion sizes for patient tray line.

· Reports meal adjustments and recipe changes for approval before making changes.

· Participates in meetings and trainings.

· Always exudes a positive attitude.

· Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manages workflow well when the pace is slow.

· Adjust meal preparation to the patient census to avoid excessive food waste.

· Keeps utensils clean during service and avoids cross contamination.

· Helps with grocery delivery and organization of delivery.

· Reports shortage or low stock items so that reorders can be made.

· Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – Highschool diploma, passion for cooking and learning and 5 years of equivalent experience work experience

Basic Management Experience – N/A

Basic Functional Experience – Be well versed in regulatory and sanitation practices.

Lemontree Healthcare policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. Employment decisions at Lemontree are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience, and suitability.

Job Type: Full Time
Work Shift: 4:30am - 1:00pm | 6:00am - 2:30pm
Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday