To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Short Order Cook prepares high-quality short order hot food items; reheats and/or reconstitutes food items for patients, staff, and visitors according to specific procedures and in appropriate quantities needed for daily food service production. The Short Order Cook must be able to prepare and process multiple requests at a given time and provide customers (both internal and external) with outstanding customer service. Demonstrates and role models outstanding customer service and the Key Behaviors outlined in the Hospital's Core Success Factors in all interactions.

Responsibilities include:

• Set-Up and Preparation: Sets up food prep area with appropriate par levels of food items and equipment needed to maintain an efficient flow of work and production.
• Hot Food Production: Prepares high-quality grilled, sautéed, and deep-fat fried food items according to meal tickets or customer orders for service to patients, staff, and visitors following procedures provided.
• Food Production Equipment: Demonstrates competency in the proper operation, care, and maintenance of equipment used (e.g., grill, deep-fat fryer, pizza ovens).
• Food Safety Standards: Maintains food safety standards and demonstrates understanding of correct food safety principles and techniques.
• Role Model and Trainer: Provides on-the-job training of new employees in the kitchen or catering.
• Sanitation and Personal Hygiene: Consistently follows established sanitation and personal hygiene guidelines to help prevent the spread of foodborne illness.

Physical demand includes moderate physical activity, requiring the ability to stand and walk more than 4 hours per day, with the ability to lift, push, and pull carts, pallets, and food supplies. The work environment involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, requiring following basic safety precautions.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 120818

• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Supportive work environment aligned with organizational values.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of Culinary Basic Skills Training and Safe Food Handler Training Program preferred.
• Two years of experience as a Grill (Short Order) Cook required.
• Very good oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Demonstrated outstanding Customer Service Skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety standards.