First Cook - Northwell Health : Job Details

Responsible for overall production and quality of hot foods. Collaborates with Dietetic staff to develop standardized recipes and programs to enhance patient feeding. Performs various cooking duties and follows HACCP guidelines regarding food safety. Ensures overall sanitation of the cooking area. Assists with special catered functions. May instruct other staff members in proper cooking methods. Job Responsibility - Responsible for food preparation and presentation. Makes all garnishes. - Follows and prepares all standardized recipes for all diets - Operates cooking equipment and maintains the hot food area. Reports any malfunctioning equipment to the Manager. - Orders needed supplies for production and service for assigned area. - Records overages and shortages based upon patient census. Assists in production forecasting - Follows all food safety precautions and monitors food temperatures during production, rotation and organization, following HACCP guidelines. - Assists in the implem...Cook, Restaurant, Healthcare, Food, Production