Cook

What is a Cook?

A Cook is involved with the preparation of meals for patients, the cafeteria and special functions.

Roles of a Cook

• Prepare food & Beverages as requested, including
• Salads and sandwiches
• Assist in plating of patients meals on service line
• Follow standard recipes in producing patient meals
• Cafeteria meals and special function menu items
• Follow production reports in producing patient meals
• Assist in serving of meals in staff cafeteria
• Assist in testing new recipes

Career Opportunities

• Supervisor
• Department Manager

Qualifications Required

Completion of Trade Commercial Cookery certificate or equivalent from an accredited facility.

Supervision provided

An intensive orientation program is provided for all new staff members with ongoing support.

What sort of person should I be?

• Good organisational skills
• Good communicator
• Ability to meet deadlines

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