Cook FT Day

Location Address: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

• FH Zeph/Dade City Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row “2017-2019” by the Women’s Choice Award
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring/Fall 2018
• One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
• Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades
• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission

• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus.
• Ensures meals are ready at specified times.
• Consults with Executive Chef regarding use of left-overs.
• Consults Clinical Nutrition Manager on modified diets, as necessary.
• Supervises Nutritional workers when washing, trimming or preparing food.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
• Cooks meat, fish and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
• Carves meat, fish and fowl into individual servings according to menu combinations and patient diet orders.
• Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness.  Adjusts heat controls as necessary.
• Improves flavor and texture of food by adding ingredients or seasonings.
• Observes infection control practices at all times.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner.