Cook

Summary of Duties

To provide wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food that is served at the appropriate temperature. Position reports to the Dining Services Director.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.

• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.

• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.

• Label, date, and properly store all foods.

• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.

• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.

• Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.

• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.

• Responsible for general cleaning of cook’s area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.

• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.

• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.

• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.

• Mop and clean kitchen as needed.

• Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.

• Reports equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director.

• Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Non-Essential Functions

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.

• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.

• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.

• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.

• Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.

• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.

• Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.

• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.

• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.

• Be free of communicable disease.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.

• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.

• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.

• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures

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Last updated on Oct 3, 2024