What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Quartet Senior Living position at Franciscan Ministries?
Overview
Here at Quartet Senior Living in Bettendorf, Iowa, we prioritize our residents' wellbeing by offering a lifestyle centered on health, heart, and soul. As a Cook, you play a crucial role in providing nutritious, high-quality meals that contribute to our residents' overall dining experience and satisfaction.
Specific Tasks/Duties:
- Prepare food daily according to menus using standardized recipes.
- Adapt recipes to accommodate special dietary needs or enhance flavor.
- Ensure proper plate presentation and garnish food attractively.
- Serve appropriate condiments with meals.
- Coordinate and participate in the service line during mealtimes.
- Monitor portion control to meet residents' requests and minimize waste.
- Maintain cleanliness in work areas, adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Ensure cleanliness of coolers, freezers, and storage rooms.
- Follow FIFO guidelines for food storage and labeling.
- Attend all required departmental and community meetings, in-services, or trainings.
- Build positive relationships with residents, employees, and coworkers.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Mission/Values:
Position Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (some college or culinary school preferred).
- Experience: One to three years of residential or commercial cooking experience (experience in a geriatric environment preferred).
- Certifications: Food Handlers Certificate preferred; ServSafe Managers Certification preferred.
Essential Functions:
- Working Conditions: Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- Physical Demands: Must be able to perform various physical tasks related to cooking and kitchen maintenance.
- Mental Acuity: Ability to read, interpret documents, and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
- Sensory Requirements: Must have adequate sensory abilities to perform job duties effectively.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Franciscan Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, except as required by law.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the Cook position. Duties and qualifications may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.
