Cook - DaysJob Code: 27500-5670 Full-time Days (rotating weekends) The Cook performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food services and nutrition support to patients, employees and visitors. These duties include: Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions. Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food. Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements. Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff, visitors and catering services. Adheres to standardization of recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control cost. Provides care and sanitation of equipment in production area. Adheres to sanitation and safety standards (HACCP) Participates in the process of ordering supplies. Gives directions to personnel who assist in food preparation. Orients and mentors new staff members. Job qualifications include: Completion of formal training program in food preparation preferred. Knowledge of basic principles and requirements of food safety and sanitation required. Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as related to modified diets. Minimum one (1) year of food service experience in quantity food preparation/production in a hospital, extended care facility, or other quality food service operation. Previous experience in food preparation in a hospital preferred. Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as related to modified diets. Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 20 lbs. Ability to deal with stressful situations and to stand for long periods of time. High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Last Edited: 12/26/2018 Apply for this job Why Choose HCA? HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Learn more about HCA Not what you were looking for? Filter Options Keywords Job Class or Specialty Please select Admitting Registration Clerical & Scheduling Advanced Practice Providers (APP) - Hospital Based Advanced Practice Providers (APP) - Practice Based Behavioral & Social Work Case Management Clinical Techs - CV Cath Lab Surg Vasc Central Sterile Credentialing Directors & Managers Education Training & Professional Development Environmental Services Executive Facilities Mgmt Plant Ops & Security Finance Acctg Billing Claims & Revenue Food Services & Nutrition HIMS & Health Informatics HR & Payroll Imaging Information Technology Laboratory Legal Marketing & PR Materials Management Supply Chain & Logistics Nursing Mgmt & Admin Nursing - Professional Nursing Support Other Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy Pharmacy & Pharmacy Tech Physicians Quality Risk & Safety Real Estate & Construction Sales & Business Development Supervisors Team Leaders & Coordinators Therapy & Rehabilitation City State Please select Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Division Please select Ambulatory Surgery Centers Capital Central West Texas Continental Corporate East Florida Far West Gulf Coast Mid America Mountain North Florida North Texas San Antonio South Atlantic TriStar West Florida Job Number MORE OPTIONS Search Clear Form