First Cook (FH)

**Req Number** 183963

Job Description
Assists Chef with planning and preparation of foods for patients, cafeteria, Deli and special catering functions. Prepares meal items according to standard recipes for patients and employees.

Job Responsibility

+ * Prepares meal items for patients and employees.Ensures daily meals are prepared and allocated to respective areas for distribution according to scheduled times.
+ * Prepares food items according to standardized recipes.Follows planned menus and obtains ingredients, supplies, utensils and equipment for preparing meals.Ensures frozen ingredients are prepared according to appropriate defrosting procedures.
+ * Assists Chef with menu planning, testing new recipes, as well as menu and diet changes.
+ * Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, steamers, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
+ * Inspects, smells and/or tastes fo...