Cook - FT

Capitol Park is seeking a dependable and experienced Cook to join our Dietary Services team. This position is scheduled to work. The Cooks are responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and supporting a positive dining experience for our patients and staff.

Candidates should be organized, reliable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Week days 10:00am - 6:30pm + rotating weekends.

$19.00-$23.00/hour What We're Looking For: Previous cooking or food service experience preferred Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment Reliable attendance and strong work ethic Join the Capitol Park team and help provide quality meals that support the health and well-being of those we serve.

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. CAPPK We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.