Per Diem Line Cook

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: Per Diem Line CookLocation: Penn Medicine Princeton Health - PlainsboroHours: This position is per diem meaning scheduled as needed. Shift 2 - 10:30am-7pmSummary: To prepare quality food items for multiple areas of service throughout the Medical Center at Princeton. Food products are to be prepared adhering to standardized recipes, production needs, and following HACCPS guideline for food safety.Responsibilities:Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department. Collaborates with other caregivers/staff, within and outside the department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service.Prepare any, but not limited to the following items: Baked goods, pureed foods, breakfast items, cook/chill foods, vegetables, Starches, mixed salads, sliced meats, specialty items, grilled items. Follow recipes to yield correct portions and standard product. Coordinates production needs to yield accurate amounts of products. Prepared food items are placed in appropriate pans to yield correct portions. Utilizes correct serving utensil to assure correct portions. Adheres to all HACCP Guidelines, State Department of Health regulations, and established department policies and procedures. Food items are prepped and prepared, properly panned, labeled and stored, according to all HACCP guidelines. Refrigerator temperatures for food products are taken to assure proper cooling. Checks equipment for proper and safe use. Cleans equipment after use according to the guidelines of HACCPS. Immediately reports on any broken equipment to the Supervisor or the Production Manager. Cleans work area daily. Provide customer service/patient first behavior. Contributes to menu planning and special functions. Adheres to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures at all times. Attends meetings and staff development programs as scheduled. Works alone or as part of a team completing tasks. Is flexible when it comes to staffing needs and changes in production. Education or Equivalent Experience: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)One to two years of institutional cooking requiredWe 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.Salary Range:$18.94 - $24.99/HourlyAs part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.Click here for information on UPHS's Benefits.Live Your Life's WorkWe 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.