Cook in PORTLAND, Oregon at Legacy Health

Legacy Health

Cook

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-50170
Type: On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability Required)
Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus

Overview

As a cook, you don’t just prepare food, you create a memorable experience for others. Whether you’re cooking for patients, cafeteria guests or catered events, you help to make life better for others, and that is what Legacy is all about.

Prepares cafeteria hot food items and serves cafeteria customers. Follows established guidelines for safe food handling, storage and preparation techniques. Knowledgeable in various food preparation skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates skills in basic cooking methods such as broiling, sautéing, grilling, baking, etc.

Exhibits competency in the preparation of the following items: soups, sauces, vegetables, starches, meats, poultry and fish.

Prepares meals with consistent quality.

Assures appropriate usage of leftovers.

Knowledge of production sheets, spread sheets, and how to set up the work station.

Records over and under production on appropriate forms.

Participates in process improvement activities.

Provides excellent customer service to patients and customers through greeting and/or fulfilling food service orders accurately and timely.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or the equivalent, preferred.

Experience:

Two years of cooking experience required. One year of institutional cooking in a health care environment preferred.

Skills:

Ability to read, speak and fully comprehend English. Able to perform math skills. Able to relate to others with courtesy and tact under normal as well stressful conditions.

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