Prep Cook -- Skilled Nursing

JOB SUMMARY

The Prep Cook assist the cooks in the preparation and service of menu items and performs additional duties as assigned as well as cleaning duties. Reports to the Culinary Services Manager. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists cooks preparing all food items following proper recipes and procedures.
• Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely fashion to ensure freshness.
• Prepares all foods in a manner to preserve freshness and nutrients to meet the dietary requirements of residents.
• Meets regularly with Culinary Services Manager to discuss menu preparation and recipes.
• Ensures kitchen is always clean & sanitary.
• Monitors all storage areas for proper labeling and dating; ensures areas are clean, organized.
• Assists with planning and preparing of special events.
• Tracks all production, and temperature log.
• Provides a high level of customer service to both residents & team.
• Attends assigned meetings as required.
• Provides a high level of customer service to both residents and team members.
• May assist as a Cook as needed.
• Assists with other assigned duties as needed.