USW Bidding Period: 06/12-06/17Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.As a Cook, you will be responsible for cooking and preparing quality food for patients, caregivers, cafeteria guests and special events while consistently providing exceptional customer service. This role will work first shift and varied start times, such as 5:30am - 2:00pm and 10:30am - 7:00pm.The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Has institutional cooking experience.
Acts in a professional, courteous and friendly manner.
Thrives in a team environment.
Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
By taking this opportunity, you'll join a team of hardworking and friendly caregivers that will support you as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic.At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Responsibilities:
Cooks, prepares according to recipes, production sheets and verbal instructions. Understands terms and directions. Adjusts recipes to required amounts to achieve specified finished product quantities. Plans daily production schedule and use of leftovers. Produces, portions, assembles and delivers assigned items in accordance to time schedules.
Checks, assembles and maintains supplies, finished product, pre-prepped items, and needed utensils/equipment. Obtains assistance when needed. Reports any equipment, personnel, safety, supply, assignment, recipe, or quantity/quality discrepancy to immediate supervisor.
Tests and tastes food to ensure quality products are produced and at correct safe/quality temperatures. Delivers prepared food items to appropriate dish-up, storage or serving areas. Follows pan size and set-up diagrams for service table set- up. Garnishes pans for Catering/Cafeteria.
Utilizes electric, gas and steam equipment to include stoves, steamer, slow cooker, ovens, kettles, mixers, slicers, grill, fryer, hot/cold boxes, etc.
Follows proper sanitation procedures. Maintains clean, sanitized, organized work area. Practices proper food handling techniques and clean-as-you-go policy. Breaks down required empty boxes.
Follows safety rules, regulations, procedures, utilized provided safety equipment. Follows directions/procedures on use of chemicals. Reports any accident immediately to the supervisor.
Performs other similar or less skilled duties.
Other duties as assigned
Education:
High school graduate or the equivalent.
Certifications:
None required
Complexity of Work:
Knowledge of cooking techniques, procedures, time frames, temperatures, sanitation and equipment use/cleaning.
Ability to read, write and follow written and oral directions including recipes terms; knowledge of mathematics to include ability to measure, weigh, multiply and work with fractions to adjust recipes and production quantities.
Good judgment and initiative in decisions regarding correct food items (special diets) quality, organizing one's daily tasks, cost controls portions, storage, sanitation and safety.
Ability to judge food products in quality terms (flavor, aroma consistency, texture and temperature).
Ability to communicate with fellow workers and supervisor.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with other employees of the Food Service Department and other departments.
Practices Team Care.
Is courteous to customers and visitors.
Practices confidentiality in patient matters.
Work Experience:
One year experience in producing quantity using the tools appropriate for the area.
Demonstrated interest aptitude and ability for cooking.
Previous institutional cooking experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work rapidly to meet time deadlines; performs work which requires continuous standing and lifting of materials with high requirements for good eyesight (i.e.
read recipes judge products) and good arm and hand dexterity in operating equipment and hand preparation.
Good eye/hand coordination essential.
Ability to work in hot kitchen around hot equipment and a variety of other potential hazards ranging from spills on floors to sharp cutting equipment (knives slicer).
Ability to withstand changes in work environment temperatures (hot kitchen to cooler).
An insensitivity to allergic reactions to required sanitation chemicals gloves food and supplies used and essential to the job.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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