Line Cook

Company: Arise Austin Medical Center-The Hospital at Westla
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

(PM Shift Available)About us:We're a local hospital with a presence throughout Austin, Texas. The people who work here are among the most highly respected-and highly recruited-physicians, technicians, and nurses in the southwest. Whether you're looking for surgical services, an imaging center or some friendly guidance, Arise for a reason: we lead with care.To us, better care starts with a better experience-one that's thoughtful, special and cozy. Smaller means more nurses per patient and fewer layers of formality.Why work here (Benefits):Medical InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceFree Gym MembershipPaid Time Off (PTO)401KEmployee Perks ProgramJOB SUMMARY:The Line Cook (LC) performs all cooking of patient and caf-- orders during service. The LC prepares all necessary items for line production of high quality foods in accordance with approved menus/recipes and specials. The LC assures accuracy of room service patient trays and caf-- orders and performs duties according to the set schedule. The LC performs chef rounds on a regular basis to ensure patient satisfaction. The LC cleans and maintains equipment in accordance with specified duties. In the absence of the Lead Cook/Supervisor/Department Manager, the LC assumes lead role in the kitchen.Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience:High school graduate or equivalent with 1 year of line cooking in a fast food, retail or healthcare environment required.Reporting RelationshipFood Service SupervisorNutrition ManagerLicense and Certifications:Certified culinary training preferred.What you will do (Roles and Responsibilities):

• Prepares and cooks baked goods and hot/cold items as menu and recipes dictate.
• Produces high quality food assuring temperatures that stay in the safe zone (40-140 degrees) and have been handled according to HACCP principles.
• Assists with produce, baked, frozen and pantry inventory and ordering.
• Performs patient satisfaction rounds and completes test tray process.
• Follows TDH, HACCP food safety guidelines.
• On request, delivers patient food trays in a timely and accurate manner assuring appropriate food temperatures.
• Ensures patient diet accuracy using patient log book and Nutrition Services manual.
• Provides fair and adequate direction over Nutrition Service team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

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