Expeditor/Patient Cook II

Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:
Food & Nutrition Services

Shift:
Second Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:
40

Summary:

The Expeditor/Patient Cook II assembles patient tray food/supply items according to presentation guidelines. Compares completed patient trays against tray ticket for compliance with diet order. Prepares food for patients and families in the room service style of food service. Responsible for organizing ingredients, planning, preparing the food items in their assigned areas of production and setting up foods by designated times, meeting customer satisfaction goals and expectations. Coordinates with Chef/Sous Chef/Supervisor regarding daily activities. Responsible for maintaining cleaning and sanitation of cooking equipment and work area, and prepping ingredients for next days production needs as assigned.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Four years' experience in food preparation, handling, and presentation of foods in hotel, restaurant, institutional or retail cafeteria setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of weights and measures, perform mathematical calculations used in recipe conversions.
• Must be able to follow and relay oral and detailed written instructions, effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties throughout shift that require standing, walking, pushing up to 400# rolling carts, pulling, stooping, lifting up to 50# containers, and withstand extreme temperatures of hot and cold for periods of time.
• Twelve semester hours of food production courses preferred.

• Must have City of Ft. Worth Food Handlers Card prior to employment. Card must be current at all times during employment.