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Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Texas

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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES SUMMARYUnder the direction the Manager, prepares and cooks a variety of foods for use throughout the facility in such a manner as to ensure an efficient and effective food service.COOKS OR OTHERWISE PREPARES COOKED FOODS ACCORDING TO RECIPES OR GIVES INSTRUCTIONS TO FOOD SERVICE WORKERS AS TO SIZE OF PORTIONS AND METHODS OF GARNISHING.* Prepares specified foods, including soups, sauces, vegetables, starches and entrees as outlined on menus and production sheets.* Follows recipes and accurately measures, prepares and combines recipe ingredients according to the standardized recipes, utilizing portion scales, measuring cups and spoons.* Safely employs a variety of equipment and utensils such as blenders, mixers, and slicers in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, using the proper utensil or piece of equipment for the job.* Slices or carves meat, fish and fowl, accurately for individual servings and in accordance with production sheets, following correct meat slicing guides.* Monitors food being prepared and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure quality standards are met. Adds seasonings to food during mixing or cooking as needed.* Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, or checking to determine that it is cooked according to standards.* Reviews work schedule to ensure that all food is completed by the specified times. * Routinely reviews menus, advance preparation sheets and production sheets to determine type and quantity of products to be prepared.* Routinely checks thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.OBSERVES AND PRACTICES APPROPRIATE INFECTION CONTROL AND FOOD HANDLING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT FOOD WASTE AND TO ENSURE SAFE, HIGH QUALITY FOOD. * Enforces sanitation standards. * Enforces policies and procedures, and training programs to provide a safe working environment.* Practices appropriate hand washing in accordance with established procedures.* Diligently maintains working area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner, consistently employing "clean as you go" techniques.* Thoroughly washes and sanitizes all work surfaces, utensils and equipment to prevent cross-contamination.* Complies with OSHA, HACCP and other local, state, and federal regulations.DEMONSTRATES A STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE PHILOSPHY AND VALUES OF S&W HEALTHCARE* Cooperates and collaborates with the Scott & White leadership to champion and meet the strategic goals of S&W Healthcare. * Ensures compliance with S&W and the Support Service Departments policies and procedures including appropriate attire and grooming.* Willing to serve on departmental and/or S&W committees or focus groups as requested and needed.DEMONSTRATES ACTIVE, PERSONAL DAILY INVOLVEMENT, VISIBILITY AND PROFESSIONALISM WITH SUPPORT SERVICE STAFF, AND S&W STAFF, AND ALL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS.* Interacts effectively, builds relationships, and demonstrates a high level of customer service* Continuously seeks ways to improve service, quality, increase utilization and decrease costs.* Communicates effectively with the System Director on a regular formal and informal basis to discuss pertinent progress changes or problems with the PERFORMS OTHER POSTION APPROPRIATE DUTIES AS REQUIRED IN A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESEducation: Certified Food Service Apprenticeship or diploma preferredTraining and Experience:* 2+ years previous cooking experience* 1+ years institutional or large Quantity cooking experience preferredAbilities:* To interact and communicate with all staff and management in English in a positive and professional manner.* To communicate appropriately verbally and in writing using the English language.* To comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos and other forms of verbal and written communication.* To read and follow recipes.* To give clear, concise and complete directions.* To effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.* To deal with difficult situations and resolve customer service concerns.* To work and accomplish tasks in a stressful, fast-paced environment.