Production Cook-Food Services - (Gary, IN)

Overview Prepares, cooks, and portions all hot food for patients, cafe meals, physician meals, catering and other related tasks. Complying with state approved sanitation procedures, HACCP, and instruction of the production manager. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Key functions) Responsible for hot and cold food production. Given the daily menu is able to plan their own work and work autonomously to prepare the menu to meet or exceed performance expectations. Creates, follows and adheres to standardized recipes while preparing soups, salads, entrees, gravies, side dishes, baked goods, desserts, etc. Cuts, slices, dices, measures, mixes, etc. all types of food products according to standardized recipes. Assembles into a useable meal. Able to differentiate between a quality and substandard product. Reacts appropriately to a poor product. All foods are presented in a wholesome and eye appealing manner. Appropriate garnishes are used where specified.