<p>Employment Type:</p> <p>Part time</p> <p>Shift:</p> <p>Rotating Shift</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health, Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a (Part Time) Cook to join our Food & Nutrition team!</p> <p>The Cook is responsible to supervise the hot food production and other areas as assigned.</p> <p>Schedule: Part Time 16 Hours</p> <p>Shift: Rotating</p> <p>Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as</p> <p>A line cook is a kitchen staff member primarily responsible for preparing, chopping, mixing, and cooking food items according to recipes at a designated station on the kitchen line, ensuring dishes are cooked to the proper standards and plated efficiently, often under the supervision of a sous chef or head chef; their duties include maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food safety regulations at their station.</p> <p>Key responsibilities of a line cook:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Station management: Maintaining cleanliness and organization at their assigned cooking station.</p> </li><li> <p>Quality control: Ensuring food is cooked to the correct doneness and quality standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Plating: Arranging cooked food on plates according to presentation guidelines.</p> </li><li> <p>Inventory management: Monitoring and managing ingredients at their station to prevent waste.</p> </li><li> <p>Following food safety guidelines: Adhering to proper food handling and sanitation practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Communication: Collaborating effectively with other line cooks, prep cooks, and chefs to maintain a smooth workflow.</p> </li><li> <p>Food preparation: Cutting, chopping, measuring, and prepping ingredients as needed for cooking.</p> </li><li> <p>Cooking food: Grilling, frying, sautéing, steaming, or baking assigned dishes according to recipes and specifications.</p> </li></ul> <p>Skills and qualifications for a line cook:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Basic culinary skills: Proficient knife skills, understanding of cooking techniques like grilling, sautéing, and frying.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of ingredients: Familiarity with various food items and their proper handling.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work under pressure: Performing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Attention to detail: Ensuring consistent quality and presentation of dishes.</p> </li><li> <p>Physical stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and work quickly.</p> </li><li> <p>Teamwork skills: Collaborating effectively with other kitchen staff members.</p> </li></ul> <p>Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</p> <p>Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.</p>