Prepares and cooks entrees soups, vegetables, and starches using griddle, frying, steaming, and broiling equipment. Cuts, trims and cooks meat, fish, and poultry; adds spices and seasoning, and prepares the food items using the appropriate equipment according to the recipe. Slices, carves, or otherwise portions cooked foods to ensure effective portion control and optimum use of food.
Cooks food items such as meats, entrée dishes, vegetables, specific patient diet order menu items, etc according to department guidelines.
Evaluates food services preparation; reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies or equipment, and other unusual conditions to the supervisor.
Ensures adequate level of food supplies for daily cooking needs; informs supervisor as needed to maintain sufficient supplies.
Follows Department procedures to ensure the safe handling of all food items including covering, labeling, and dating of food items.
Company Description Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!
Qualifications
One year experience in food preparation or preparing and cooking foods in a restaurant or institution is required.
Knowledge of preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods to include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Knowledge of assembling and combining recipes in the correct order.
Ability to operate kitchen equipment including grill, deep-fryer, toaster, oven, and/or slicer.
Ability to stand in one area approximately 90% of the time, and lift food and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Effective reading comprehension skills are required to read recipes accurately, and effective verbal communication skills are necessary in greeting cafeteria customers.
Serve-safe certified preferred.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
