St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Sr. Cook

Memphis, TN · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$29kDetected 1 day ago

SpringPerformance ManagementCustomer SupportResearchFood Safety

About the role

Prepare entrees, vegetables, soups, and specialty items according to the recipe.
Prepare sandwiches, salads, and short order items as needed.
Provide instruction and guidance to the cooks.

Perform standard activities related to own area (e.g., preparing rotating food menu, preparing food according to the recipe).
Create a working atmosphere according to Food Services' mission and guiding principles.
Provide recommendations for updates on recipes/ menu and production forecast utilizing the hospital's Computrition system; Maintain and record production forecast levels.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Some experience in a hospitality service environment performing activities related to own area (e.g., cooking/ food preparation, menu preparation).
Employee must maintain current certification during employment.
Uses basic emotional regulation techniques, like deep breathing, to manage pressure.
Able to do more with available tools and resources and continues to improvise and optimize.
Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St.

High School Diploma/GED required.
(LC: SERVSAFE) ServSafe Food Handler Training Certificate Program or another American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Food Handler Training Certificate Program required within 30 days of hire.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
The employee frequently is required to walk
The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

2+ years of experience cooking in a full-service or institutional kitchen required.
Some direct hospital experience in food services/ cooking in institutional kitchen/ catering, preferred.
Strong understanding of safety and sanitary requirements of a food service operation, preferred.

Acknowledges stress and can stay composed in challenging situations.
Demonstrates stability under pressure and may help others as needed.
Exhibits good grasp of troubleshooting skills, techniques, and processes required to resolve standard issues.
Promptly acknowledges and responds to queries and troubleshoots issues under less supervision.
Listens to others and can give/ receive feedback.
Demonstrates independence in resolving routine and non-routine queries.
Questions, clarifies, and provides explanations as needed.
Checks documents and reports for clarity and accuracy.
Addresses problems in a structured, logical approach.
Asks for guidance and tries out new ideas when changes in approach are required.
Adapts quickly and positively; learns from mistakes.
Follows safety procedures with occasional guidance.

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St.
Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $20.00 - $29.00 per hour for the role of Sr.
Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year-specifically through the spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures.
Utilize, review, and provide recommendations for updates on all recipes, menus, and production forecasts utilizing the hospital's Computrition system.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers and internal/external customers.
Adhere to department, hospital, and culinary policies and procedures.

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