Food Service Worker IV (Cook) - PIH Health- Downey- Full-Time- Varied

Company: PIH Health
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: January 5, 2022

Job Description:

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, womens health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nations Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nations top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.Responsible for completion of all hot/cold food production on time for patient meal schedules & Caf, including modified textures & special orders. Performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation, cooking and panning of food and all prep for sandwiches, salads, salad bar, for patients, cafeteria and catering. Utilizes standardized recipes and serving schedules. Controls waste and under/overproduction of foods. Cooks food to proper cooking temperatures. Follows quality and safety guidelines for food preparation and service. Familiar with modified diets. Performs a variety of cleaning tasks including detail cleaning. May be asked to do other tasks associated with food service as the need arises.
Required Skills

• Ability to prepare a variety of foods and follow portion control protocols.
• Ability to use a variety of institutional food production equipment.
• Ability to use a standardized recipe and alter yields correctly.
• Ability to provide leadership on a day-to-day basis (cook).
• Ability to deal with many work interruptions without becoming upset or disorganized.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use food scale.
  Required Experience
  • Must be able to communicate verbally in English; must be able to read and write English
  • High school graduate
  • Culinary training beneficial
  • Minimum of one year experience as a cook
  • Knowledgeable of modified diets

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