Cook

Do you have a passion and drive to create a working atmosphere, according to Food Services' mission and guiding principles, where the highest standards of excellence, professionalism, leadership, respect, and culinary pride are displayed daily? This may be the perfect position for you! St.
Jude is looking to add a Cook to our team.
We are not your typical hospital cafeteria; we serve 1 million restaurant-quality meals a year! We offer you the opportunity to cook amazing dishes with the latest restaurant technology in our new kitchens.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve through great food and exceptional customer service.
Join our team! Join our mission! Job Responsibilities: Prepare sandwiches, salads and short order items according to the recipe.
Prepare and properly garnish all food items in accordance with menu specifications.
Present food using proper presentation techniques.
Set up for meal periods by ensuring that stations are set up based upon anticipated volumes.
Coordinate completion of menu items with Retail Team.
Complete food requisitions to maintain inventory items.
Meet or exceed industry standards for the preparation, storage and serving of food.
Uphold quality and consistency in all menu items prepared and served.
Maintain the appearance of all work areas.
Accommodate special requests regarding customer’s personal preferences and requests.
Serve customers in the Kay Cafe and special functions.
Provide Chefs and Retail Team with feedback from day to day operations.
Prepare meals for patient Room Service.
Prepare menu items for regular and special diets.
Prepare sous vide prep as needed.
Complete Room Service checklist as directed.
Follow proper food handling, sanitation, safety and storage procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of coolers, freezers, storage, and work areas.
Complete and assign cleaning duties as necessary.
Record and maintain all assigned temperature logs.
Operate all kitchen equipment safely and properly.
Keep equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
Coordinate the breakdown of leftover items and cleaning of kitchen at end of shift.
Respond properly in any hospital emergency or safety situation.
Report and handle any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
Utilize all recipes, menus and production forecast provided by the hospital’s Computrition system.
Maintain production forecast levels.
Record production forecast and waste on a regular and consistent basis.
Adhere to department, hospital and culinary policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training: High School Diploma or GED required Minimum Experience: One year experience cooking in a full service or institutional kitchen required Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only: (LC: SERVSAFE) ServSafe Food Handler Training Certificate Program or another American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Food Handler Training Certificate Program required within 30 days of hire.
Employee must maintain current certification during employment.
St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.
Learn more about our history and commitment.
Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success.
With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St.
Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive.
View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.
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Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
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