Cook's Assistant

Job description

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• Under the direct supervision of the chef/manager, prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Assists scheduled cooking staff and learns new skills at all opportunities.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• 2-3 years previous cooking experience required.
• Experience in hospitals preferred.
• Education and Training:
• High school graduate or graduate of a formal technical school specializing in hotel or institutional cooking required.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• SERVESAFE - Servesafe Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral written instruction.
• Must have the ability to quickly move from one duty to another as the needs of the department change.
• Must be well organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks.