Cook

The Cook I position plays a crucial role in preparing and serving nutritious and appetizing meals for our residents, ensuring they receive high-quality dining experiences that meet their dietary needs and preferences.

Schedule: Multiple Shifts Available, Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN, Weekdays, Weekends, 12 PM - 8 PM

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines, ensuring adherence to portion sizes, food safety standards, and nutritional requirements.
• Coordinate meal preparation schedules, including meal planning, ingredient preparation, cooking, and serving, to ensure timely delivery of meals to residents.
• Monitor inventory levels of food supplies, ingredients, and kitchen equipment, and place orders as needed to maintain adequate stock and minimize waste.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines to prepare meals that meet residents' individual dietary restrictions, preferences, and therapeutic needs.
• Ensure food is cooked, stored, and served at appropriate temperatures to prevent foodborne illness and maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, including food preparation surfaces, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health department regulations.
• Assist with menu planning and recipe development, incorporating resident feedback, seasonal ingredients, and special dietary considerations as needed.
• Collaborate with dietary staff, including Dietary Managers, Nutritionists, and Dietary Aides, to coordinate meal service, address resident concerns, and ensure resident satisfaction.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including infection control protocols, safety regulations, and quality assurance measures, related to food service operations.
• Participate in training programs and educational opportunities to enhance culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and professional development.
• Perform all other duties as requested by management.