Retail Cook
Core
Prepare and serve food in a hospital cafeteria setting, ensuring quality, safety, and guest relations.
Role type
Retail Cook
Builds
Hot and cold entrees, sandwiches, sides, and custom orders for hospital guests
Domain
Healthcare / Food Service
Required skills
Food preparation, batch cooking, food safety protocols, temperature control, portion control, inventory management, recipe adherence, time management, guest service
Preferred skills
Cross-training, continuous quality improvement feedback
Technologies
Steam tables, warmers, food storage units, labeling systems
Responsibilities
Utilize standardized recipes and ingredient control; check food temperatures, texture, color, aroma, and taste prior to service; batch cook food products that do not maintain quality when held; prepare food to order at customer request; follow proper food rotation and storage to prevent cross-contamination; stock and monitor cold food items and NSF rated warmers; adhere to position timelines and attendance policies; record food production amounts and serve appropriate portion sizes.
Seniority
Junior, entry-level with 1-2 years experience