Cook-Nutrition Services- Menlo Park Surgical Hospital (Per Diem) - (Menlo Park, CA)

Job overview: Job Summary:Under general supervision, prepares meals, entrees for patients, guest and staff. Compiles menu orders & follows recipes. Prepares food for special functions; follows manager's instructions on food products, quantities & utilization. Washes dishes and small wares, sanitizes equipment. Completes area sanitation & other related duties. Assures specific department activities meet or exceed all regulatory agencies' standards. Assists in food inventories, receives and stores products. Has knowledge of, supports & participates in current Joint Commission-recommended Patient Safety Goals. Principal Accountabilities: Prepares hot food items, daily special entrees & other food items in a timely manner, following recipes & assuring that taste, texture, appearance & temperature are within acceptable limits & foods served comply with patients' diet orders, allergies & preferences Reviews all daily menus & catering orders.