POSITION PURPOSE General duties consist of total menu preparation for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and all hospital guests. Also included are complete physician dining room meal services. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED High School or Equivalent (GED) MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 1 to 3 years LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Completion of a Culinary School course, volume food preparation, or fine restaurant menu preparation is desirable. Current Serv Safe Certification preferred.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED One to three (1-3) years of experience in Food Service or a related field. Ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language. Ability to operate large and small food service equipment such as: ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, urns, mixers, blenders, braising pans, stem kettles, etc. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Prepares all meals. Serves meals. Gathers the ingredients necessary in order to prepare meals. Cleans the food preparation area.