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Cook I-Lexington
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Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 151235
Job Family: Support Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12521085343421-Dietary Services - Kitchen
Overview
Cook I
Prepares and serves food based on customer orders, ensuring high-quality service. Operates kitchen equipment, follows recipes, and maintains cleanliness and safety standards. May assist with inventory, special dietary meals, and sanitation tasks.
Position Highlights:
- Located in Lexington, NC
- Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
- Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
You’ll Need:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience in food service
Essential Functions:
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring positive interactions with customers, patients, and staff.
- Prepare food using recipes and departmental guidelines to maintain high quality and portion control.
- Maintain sanitation standards, completing daily and weekly cleaning assignments, and meeting health department requirements.
- Set up and monitor food stations, ensuring product quality and adherence to recipes.
- Follow all safety and sanitation regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Complete required training, including compliance, HIPAA, TJC/OSHA, and job-specific skills like grilling and knife work.
- Support team efforts and performance improvement initiatives, including attending meetings and promoting diversity.
- Minimize waste, manage supplies, and ensure proper use and storage of food and equipment.
- Plan daily tasks to ensure timely meal preparation and address any adjustments with managers as needed.
- Document leftovers, label and store food properly, and follow HACCP guidelines for safety.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Fluent in English and able to follow instructions.
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment and adjust recipes for volume.
- Adaptable to varying temperatures in cooking and storage areas.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
Work Environment:
- May work in kitchen, retail, or other food service areas.
- Exposure to wet floors and sharp equipment.
