Cook

Full-Time or Part-Time

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Able to read and comprehend quantity food recipes and production records, diet orders, and modified menus
• CPR certification required within 3 months of employment

Duties:

• Observe and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and determining that food is cooked according to the recipe.
• Prepare all menu items using established food production systems and utilize equipment.
• Maintain proper care, maintenance, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Assist in updating department policies, procedures, and sanitation schedules.
• Follow guidelines for table setting/tray service based on diet orders & resident likes/dislikes.
• Follow guidelines for portion control as indicated on the menu.
• Review menu for diet and texture modification and serve accordingly.
• Serve food on clean, attractively garnished plates.
• Start meal service at designated serving times.
• Record and serve food items at correct temperatures.
• Cover, date, and refrigerate leftovers.
• Make appropriate substitutions to the menu and document.
• Wash hands after handling garbage, food, dirty dishes, laundry, sneezing, coughing and using the restroom.
• Wear a hairnet/cap and gloves while preparing or serving food.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Follow cleaning and sanitizing policies.
• Monitor cooler, freezer, and dishwasher temperatures.
• Follow the procedure for transporting food.
• Label, rotate, and discard food items according to policy.
• Store food properly to prevent contamination and cross contamination.
• Assist supervisor in overseeing dietary staff.