What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Day or Evening position at Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Huron?
Job Description
Job Description
Peaceful Pines is seeking cooks for multiple shifts to provide nutritious, delicious, homemade meals for the residents. Must be compassionate, respectful, patient, and possess a sincere desire to enhance the quality of life for the people whom they serve and their families.
Will need to have knowledge on operations of kitchen equipment safely and have knowledge on safety standards on food preparation. Will report to the Dietary Manager. This role will be required to comply with and perform the duties / responsibilities as described below. May be asked to perform functions not listed below.
COOK DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE :
- Prepare and serve nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks.
- Prepare breakfast as requested by residents.
- Prepare breakfast ala carte as requested by clients.
- Prepare morning, dinner, and supper per menu plan.
- Adhere to monthly menus for meals and snacks.
- Attend and actively participate in training sessions or meetings.
- Have snack ready for morning and afternoon coffee.
- Prepare meals in accordance with residents' diets : diabetic, low salt, etc.
- Wash dishes and clean up after meals.
- Keep the kitchen neat and orderly.
- Coordinate meals and snacks according to number of residents and guests.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer clean and orderly (date all items and monitor dates).
- Keep all opened food in sealed airtight containers (flour, sugar, etc.)
- Daily log temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.
- Daily log temperatures of foods.
- Comply with all South Dakota Department of Health Requirements.
- Organize, prepare, and oversee food and beverages for special events.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely.
- Perform all other responsibilities as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor or Administrator.
COOK PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1-605-736-1974 or email hrdept@hmecompanies.net