What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook PT position at Maple Hill Senior Living?
Maple Hill Senior Living -
Job Description
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving the daily meals to the tenants and guests at RM Management.
Essential Job Functions (Including but not limited to the following)
- Work with staff to deliver exceptional food options daily and for special events.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of food-borne diseases and prevention methods.
- Remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately in emergency or stressful situations.
- Examine food products and supplies for quality and quantity.
- Utilize proper storage containers, label and date storage containers, and record shortages.
- Utilize food preparation tools, equipment and appliances in a safe, sanitary method.
- Weigh, measure, mix, bake and cook ingredients.
- Apply professional knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs of older adult population.
- Minimize waste.
- Practice strict personal hygiene.
- Monitor and document time / temperature of food and appliances daily.
- Listen and respond appropriately to tenants and guest complaints and concerns.
- Place food and supplies in dry storage, refrigerator, cooler and / or freezer to ensure food safety.
- Avoid cross-contamination.
- Meet daily mealtime schedule.
- Practice proper portion control.
- Assist with general cleaning to maintain a safe, clean kitchen.
- Recycle cans, plastic, and cardboard in proper areas.
- Coordinate with Food Service Director to complete work schedule for Dietary Aides and document any incident reports for emergencies as necessary.
- Encourage Dietary Aides to follow policies and procedures and ServSafe regulations.
- Follows dress code policy daily.
- Use and document, food service logs, temperature & cooler logs daily and monthly.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.
