COOK-BAKER-SALAD MAKER - Apply Today!

Methodist Medical Center is a renowned healthcare institution located in East Tennessee, known for its comprehensive specialties ranging from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care. The hospital has been a pioneer in offering advanced treatments and technologies to patients facing life-threatening conditions such as aneurysms, joint damage, sudden heart failure, and chronic wounds. With 283 licensed beds, including 25 ICU beds, 12 intermediate care beds, 38 emergency suites, 2 cath labs, and 8 LDRP suites, Methodist Medical Center serves as a critical care hub staffed by over 250 active and courtesy physicians and supported by a dedicated workforce of more than 800 employees. This robust infrastructure and expert team symbolize the center's commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes and quality healthcare services. The Cook-Baker-Salad Maker position within the Food Services department at Methodist Medical Center is a full-time role requiring 80 hours per pay period with variable shifts. The role is integral to the hospital's daily operations, focusing on preparing and cooking food items required for patients, cafeteria services, doctors' meals, catering events, and special functions. This position requires adherence to precise recipes and production sheets to ensure consistency, quality, and nutritional balance in all food offerings. The cook will collaborate with supervisors to manage menu items efficiently, including the appropriate usage of leftovers and necessary menu adjustments to meet fluctuating demands. This role demands a high standard of food handling, cleanliness, and personal hygiene to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. The incumbent is expected to follow all HACCP guidelines meticulously, completing daily temperature logs to ensure food safety from preparation to serving and storage. Responsibilities encompass interpreting recipes, mixing ingredients, and conducting quantity and batch cooking to support meal services. Effective communication with fellow employees and supervisors about product usage, shortages, and inventory quality is essential. Additionally, the cook works closely with service staff to ensure proper portioning and attractive presentation of food items. The position requires a person with strong organizational skills to maintain a neat and orderly work area. The ideal candidate will bring experience from hotel, restaurant, or hospital food preparation settings and possess fundamental cooking skills paired with the ability to perform simple arithmetic and manual tasks involved in kitchen operations. A high school diploma is mandatory, along with competency in English reading, writing, and verbal communication. Visual acuity and motor coordination are necessary for appraising food appearance and manipulating kitchen utensils effectively. In summary, the Cook-Baker-Salad Maker role at Methodist Medical Center is a pivotal part of the Food Services team, supporting the institution's mission to provide outstanding healthcare with quality nutrition and culinary excellence. The successful applicant will have a blend of culinary knowledge, practical experience, and the ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene in a dynamic, fast-paced hospital environment.

• A high school diploma
• minimum of six months of appropriate food preparation experience
• ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• ability to perform simple arithmetic
• manual dexterity and motor coordination
• ability to comprehend and follow recipes and instructions
• visual acuity
• cooking skills