Cook II Full Time - Rotating Shift
Company: USMD Hospital At Arlington LP
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Purpose: Under direct
supervision of the Director, assists department in preparation and
presentations of foods for patients, employees, visitors and
special functions. Education & Training : High school diploma/GED
equivalent. Completion of on?the?job training in principles of
cooking preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications : Certified
Food Manager (CFM) required within 6 months. Work Experience :
Minimum of three years in food preparation, cooking and principles
of sanitation and safety preferred. Physical Demands & Working
Conditions : Ability to stand/walk between 6 to 8 hours. Requires
the motion to bend, squat, reach, lift, pull and push up to 1/3 of
the time. Carry 1/3 or more of the time Continuous use of hands in
gross and precise motor function. Lift up to 10 pounds up to 1/3 of
the time and up to 25 pounds 1/3 or more of the time. Special
Requirements : Verbal and writing ability required to communicate
effectively in informing employees of activities and policies.
Numerical ability required. Ability to receive, comprehend, and
carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment,
supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance
requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work in all areas of
production: food preparation, grill cooking, sanitation, and
quality standards. Prepares food according to production sheets
following simple or complex recipes, utilizing appropriate
equipment. Ability to produce high quality products; utilizing
creativity and training, in producing food items that are
aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing. Able to train Cook I’s
to reach optimum level of proficiency in all areas of kitchen; food
production, recipes, taste, and sanitation to reach Cook II level.
Ability to observe and taste food prepared to verify flavor and
texture standards. Able to understand department standards of food
quality and recipe taste. Demonstrates ability to adjust recipes.
Suggest menu or recipe changes so food will be used before
expiration dates. Demonstrates judgement and creativity. Organize
work for maximum production. Check food temperatures during
production and before service, following standards for food safety
and sanitation. Can demonstrate and verbalize temperature food
safety standards and corrective action when necessary. Follow
proper procedure for taking and recording temperatures of
refrigerated units; procedure to follow when temperatures are
inadequate according to standards. Take and record chemical
readings and record per procedure. Assists in the overall
sanitation of kitchen equipment. Has knowledge and understanding of
patient diets. Ability to communicate on various levels to include
management, client, customer Attends all meetings and trainings as
required, including assigned online education. Attends all
mandatory education programs and can describe his/her
responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory
compliance. Attends all required department-specific education and
training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related
to department safety and specific job?related hazards. Demonstrates
proper body mechanics in all functions. Wears proper identification
while on duty Performs other duties as assigned.
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