Cook

Description

• Cook large quantities of food with staggered cooking, heating, baking, etc.
• Follow all laws, rules and regulations of the Federal and NYS Health Codes in regard to the department and overall organization operations.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate.
• Maintain confidentiality of all issues and subject matters, including records, reports, data and other related sensitive materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and resident/patient/registrant rights.
• Wear and maintain proper uniform/clothing as established in the uniform dress code policy, including name tag identification.  Maintain acceptable personal hygiene.
• Follow all safety regulations and precautions at all times; use protective devices as required.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all personnel, including supervisors, co-workers and volunteers.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with residents, registrants, family members, legal representatives and visitors.
• Participate in all department meetings, mandated inservices, and assigned committees.
• V.     General Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as required by their manager.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Answer phone and deliver any specific meal request to units.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Request, store, label, rotate, and dispose of all food and supply items, perishable and non-perishable.
• Oversee meal preparation in absence of Director and Manager.
• Maintain sanitary conditions during all food preparation and delivery by following correct infection control procedures and by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment in the department including walls and floors.
• Follow proper cleaning procedures as per schedules.
• Receive/verify and put stock away.
• Adhere to work/time schedules.
• Maintain equipment in proper sanitary and operating condition.
• Operate all electric, gas and steam equipment properly.
• Set up portable steam table and serve in dining room.
• Set up and serve on tray line.
• Follow therapeutic menu sheets and meal forms.
• Organize duties so that foods are prepared for service at appropriate times and within acceptable temperature ranges.
• Prepare food and beverages according to standardized recipes, production sheets and menus.

Qualifications

• Education and Training - Some high school or vocational training in the food service industry is preferred.  Must annually attend inservice programs as mandated by the N.Y. State Health Code.
• Experience - One year of related experience required.
• Character - The individual must possess good moral character, patience, and compassion for the elderly.

Salary : $17 - $20