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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

**Job Title:** Second Cook

**Department:** Food and Nutrition – Production

**Entity:** Pennsylvania Hospital, 800 Spruce Street

**Hours/Shift:** 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Full Time

**Overview:** Join our dynamic team at Penn Medicine as a Second Cook! You will play a crucial role in preparing delicious and nutritious food for our in-patients and retail areas. Your expertise in food preparation and commitment to quality will ensure our patients and customers receive the best culinary experience.

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Food Preparation:** Prepare hot and cold food items according to forecasted quantities and standardized recipes, ensuring all food is maintained in accordance with HACCP procedures.

+ **Portion Control:** Follow portion control standards to ensure consistency and quality in all food produced.

+ **Skillful Techniques:** Demonstrate proficiency in slicing and cutting techniques to create visually appealing and tasty dishes.

+ **Efficient Storage Management:** Retrieve food products from storage areas in a timely manner, maintaining neat and orderly storage and receiving areas. Ensure proper rotation and thawing of food items according to HACCP standards.

+ **Product Labeling:** Date and label all products moving through your work/production area to ensure freshness and traceability.

+ **Infection Control:** Properly prepare and handle foods and equipment to maintain infection control standards.

+ **Personal Hygiene:** Adhere to dress code standards and practice personal hygiene to prevent potential infections.

+ **Cleanliness:** Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area at all times. Clean equipment and tables using appropriate chemicals and procedures.

+ **Team Collaboration:** Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine's values, policies, and procedures. Support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization as needed.

Requirements:

+ **Education:** High School Diploma or GED is required

+ **Experience:** Minimum of 3 years working in a high-volume kitchen environment required.

**Apply Today!** If you are passionate about food preparation and committed to delivering high-quality service, we invite you to apply for the Second Cook position at Penn Medicine.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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