• First Cook - Gettysburg Hospital - PRN

    WellSpan Health (Gettysburg, PA)


    Schedule

     

    PRN (As Needed)

     

    Varied Hours Between 5:30am - 6:30pm

     

    Requires Weekend and Holidays

    General Summary

    Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Follows standard practices, procedures and sanitation. Follows standardized recipes.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    + Prepares, seasons and cooks food including meats, fish, poultry, and vegetables.

    + Demonstrates knowledge of how to cook all food on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    + Previews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts to be obtained and prepared.

    + Plans and coordinates cooking schedules so that foods will be ready at required times.

    + Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.

    + Sets up utensils and food supplies when needed and is able to use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers and blenders.

    + Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions.

    + Ensures that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance.

    + Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.

    + Ensures that required HACCP guidelines are maintained throughout the food preparation process.

    + Prepares, sets up, and tears down steam table and serving line.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    + None Required

    + High School Diploma or GED Preferred

    Work Experience:

    + Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

    Courses and Training:

    + Training in institutional food preparation. Upon Hire Preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Ability to read, write, understand and speak English at a level which enables the individual to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

    + Knowledge of cooking methods/procedures, including types of preparation and related routines.

     

    Quality of Life

     

    Established in 1800, Adams County includes the borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Home to more than 100,000 residents, the town is a mecca for Civil War history buffs and visitors who come to tour the Gettysburg National Battlefield and Gettysburg National Military Park and see the annual Civil War reenactment.

     

    Also located here is Gettysburg College, which has a strong academic reputation in liberal arts. The county is steeped in heritage, and offers a peaceful, country atmosphere, yet is a convenient drive to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD and Harrisburg, PA. The area's diversity attracts a lively local music scene and is home to numerous restaurants and wineries, fresh-produce markets, a ski resort and more. Adams County residents can find local employment in health care, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. (Patient population: 102,000)

     

    WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.