Cook

Description

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare a variety of quality foods, follow recipes, observe timeline for meals and maintain all sanitation codes.

Qualifications:

• Prior cooking experience in restaurant/dining field is preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, double/triple for quantity needed.
• Time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Multi-tasking skills; ability to handle prep work, various timelines, recipes, delivery schedules, etc.
• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to speak with appropriate grammar.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Requirements

• Read and review instructions and information on break-down sheets, labels and diet information cards; including food preparation requirements (regular, pureed, mechanical soft) portion sizes and resident preferences, allergies, etc. in order to properly serve residents.
• Prepare food or ensured that food that has been prepared is ready to serve at resident meal times and served at the proper temperature and as requested by the resident.
• Prepare and deliver meals to the Health Care Center and Assisted Living as required.
• Keep all food preparation and service areas clean and sanitized.
• Ensure pull sheets are completed; preprep items assigned are completed.
• Empty trash receptacles and take to trash bin as needed.
• Operate dishwasher; clean and sanitize dishes, utensils and serving trays after meals.  Ensure all items are put away at the end of the shift.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, griddle, toaster in order to perform job duties.
• Stock, remove, cover and store all foods and condiments in units.  Label and date all food items.  Discard all food items as required under regulations.
• Stock food that has been delivered using First In, First Out method.  Check items labeled by the end of the shift.  Checks dates and expiration dates on all stock.
• Store cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions in proper location.
• Assist in training new employees and help them learn position.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality.  Report to work when schedule, ready to work.