Line Cook

Works under the supervision of the Food Service Coordinators, Food and Nutrition Management. Responsible for the production of assigned menu items for patients, cafeteria, and catered meals.

•    Demonstrates a daily commitment to meeting or exceeding the established Standards of Performance.
•    Prepares assigned menu items for patient meals according to room service production and guidelines.
•    Daily preparation for room service meal periods to encompass all menu items available to patients through room service and house diets.
•    Cleans and prepares fresh meats and vegetables by washing, peeling, slicing, etc., using equipment such as peelers, slicers, knives, etc.
•    Combines ingredients and cooks into finished food items such as hot/cold foods using equipment such as ovens, fryers, refrigerators, etc.
•    Works in conjunction with expeditor on the a la carte line for patients, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of patient meal room service orders.
•    Inventories and portions menu items according to recipes and requisition sheets.
•    Cleans machinery and work area according to established cleaning schedules.
•    Stores food items and cleaning chemicals according to department procedures.
•    Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team.
•    Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
•    Maintains and adjusts personal schedule to enhance team performance.
•    Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
•    Maintains good attendance per Novant New Hanover Attendance Policy

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred.  High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational / Technical, preferred. Vocational training in food production.
  
• Experience: Two years in restaurant or institutional food service, preferred.
  
• Licensure/Certification: ServSafe certification, preferred.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.