- Preparation and cooking.* Thaws meats and follows safety guide principles* Maintains clean and properly sanitized food contact surfaces* Uses thermometers to determine proper food temperatures* Stores food in the proper manner to avoid contamination* Washes hands and uses good personal hygiene practices (i.e., fingernails should be trim and clean, hairnets are worn at all times)* Uses proper food handling procedures: washes hands, wears gloves* Uses general rule of storage principles First In First Out (FIFO)* Prepares odd orders of food that are written down on tally sheets which are given to the cooks by the food techs* Prepares specially prepared food according to the patient's individual health needs
- Maintaining food quality and production.* Follows standardized recipes and menus* Prepares and serves all items with "eye" appeal* Cooks and/or reheats food to standards* Follows safety guidelines for properly cooled food* Assists in trimming meat properly, vegetable preparation, grinding meat, stirring sauces, preparing soups, and checking on meat while it is cooking, etc.* Uses proper sanitation principles for cleaning equipment and supplies, meat slicer, cutting boards, utensils, and tables.* Properly logs and maintains temperature records for all areas of responsibility.* Is consistent with food texture, taste, color, and appearance.* Prepares catering meals for doctor's staff, daily events, and tray line service and retail cafeteria.* Determines proper amounts of food to be prepared to eliminate the possibility of waste.* Assists in various ways to make the preparation of meals as time convenient as possible.
- Maintains a positive working relationship.* Works cooperatively with other members of staff in kitchen* Food Aides* Food Service Leads, Management, Director* All other outside department staff.* Focuses on customer-based needs and continuous quality improvement.* Conducts self in a professional manner.* Follows proper dress code and name badge protocol* Wears hair restraints, gloves when preparing foods * Fulfills Carle Health and department required education* ADA - American Disability Act* Hazardous Material Competency* General Equipment Safety* Keeping You Informed meetings* People to People* Serves nutritious meals that enhance the patient's healing process
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