Cook, Per Diem

Key Responsibilities

• A true scratch kitchen.
• Execute daily chef specials for the Constitution Cafe. - Creative recipe development that change seasonally.
• Utilizing Anti biotic meats and local produce when in season.
• Menu and food production sheets are reviewed to determine type and quantity of meals, vegetables and soups to be prepared.
• Standardized recipes are properly scaled and executed with recording of waste.
• Washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food items adheres to production sheets and salad bar production.
• Sanitation and cleaning assignments are completed as instructed.
• Food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards are maintained and improved to achieve department goals.
• Participating in pre-meals in the cafe.
• Planning of utilization of Roof top Garden produce.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Servicing the needs of the patient trayline.
• Supports First cooks with daily production needs.
• Communicates product needs, recipe adjustments and production process to the first cook and Executive Chef.
• MGB Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Preferred:

• High School Degree or GED preferred
• Have Serv Safe certificate or obtain in the first year of employment.

Experience

Preferred:

• 3-5 years' experience in hospital, institutional, hotel and/or restaurant hot and cold food preparation preferred.

Skills:

Required:

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language
• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team

Preferred:

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery and recovery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software
• Attention to detail.