Cook

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: PRN

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

• Cooks/prepares all foods according to standardized recipes, paying close attention to details such as pan sizes, cut sizes, times and temperatures.
• Safely uses and cleans cooking/prep equipment such as knives, meat slicers, ovens, steamers, flat-top griddles, microwaves, and gas ranges.
• Ensures quality by controlling the taste, temperature, and appearance of all foods.
• Uses proper handwashing techniques in conjunction with proper disposable glove usage and clean utensils to avoid contamination of foods.
• Maintains a cleaned and sanitized workstation throughout the shift and completes the required daily/weekly cleaning tasks.
• Records accurate temperatures of all food and refrigeration units as required. Understands the proper corrective actions to take when temperature variances occur.
• Understands and uses food production worksheets to maintain adequate food par levels and reduce food waste.

Minimum Requirements:

• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• Flexibility, interpersonal skills, planning and problem-solving
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Preferred:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred
• 6 to 12 months of cooking experience in a healthcare or restaurant setting
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 2+ years of cooking experience in a healthcare or restaurant setting preferred.

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

• ServSafe certification preferred.