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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Experience
- 2 years of experience in culinary/kitchen and/or food preparation training/food handler’s certification or 1 year of experience in institutional and batch cooking in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- ServSafe experience
- 1 year of experience in a hospital food service setting
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Education
- N/A
Certification Summary
- No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
Job Responsibilities
- Uses standardized recipes to prepare menu items for the patients, cafeteria, and special functions.
- Uses proper techniques and maintains proper temperature when inspecting, handling, preparing, serving, and storing all items.
- Covers, labels, and dates all leftovers and uses proper methods of waste disposal.
- Keeps accurate records of the amount of each item used and amount left on hand.
- Complies with infection control, safety, Department of Public Health, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work.
Our System includes:
• 789 licensed beds
• Three hospitals
• Urgent Care Centers
• Marcus Autism Center
• Center for Advanced Pediatrics
• Support Center for nonclinical staff
• More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs
Why Children’s?
Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s.
• We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually.
• We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia.
• We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
What you'll do
- The Cook prepares assigned menu items according to department standards and ensures safe patient care and services. Responsibilities include using standardized recipes, maintaining proper food handling techniques, and complying with safety regulations.
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