Lead Cook (Full Time)

Miami, Florida, Description Job Summary Leads food production of patients and retail. Assists Head Chef in the preparation of catering and/or Specialty Food Stations as assigned. Assists Head Chef in organizing all Catering events, Special Stations and organizing production work flow. Prepares, seasons, cooks and displays food according to recipes and specifications for patient and retail services. Minimum Job Requirements  Associate’s Degree or comparable education from a cooking school with accredited apprenticeship 4 years of volume cooking experience in a quality operation  Experience with food production for patients and retail  3 years of hospital food service experience   Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities Keeps track of food production daily for Patients, Retail, Specialty Stations and Doctors Lounge. Dates, labels and maintains the freshness of prepared food items following the FIFO (First in, First Out) method. Ensures food is served at safe and proper temperatures (hot food hot, cold food cold). Maintains the service area clean, sanitized and organized condition at all times. Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment used for cooking. Leads staff as well as prepares, seasons & cooks certain food items according to projections and historical data.

Ensures proper food safety and cooking techniques and methods. Records and maintains accurate production and quality assurance records with assistance from storeroom clerks. Sets up, prepares and presents at assigned times food that is appealing, tasty, and consistent with standardized recipes for patients, retail and catering. Assist Head Chef with overseeing food production for patients and retail. Provides coverage for Head Chef in his/her absence. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities SERVSAFE – Active ServSafe Certification preferred Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with customers and co-workers. Basic knowledge in use of computers. Ability to learn appropriate software application(s). Knowledge of Spanish helpful.

Able to follow detailed written or verbal instructions. Proficiency in food safety and proper cooking techniques and methods. (EOE DFW) 11/19/20 Job : Food & Nutrition Services Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Hospital Campus Department : FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES-2100-800000 Job Status :Full Time

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