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Summary: The Cook prepares and cooks meals for residents and maintains standards of kitchen cleanliness.

Qualifications:

  • To perform this job successfully each individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
  • Six (6) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires knowledge of special diets
  • State Food Certification required, if applicable
  • May require lifting or bending. Must be able to lift 25-35 pounds

Language skills:

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, residents’ families and other employees of the company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the food service director
  • Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes
  • Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus
  • Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times
  • Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy
  • Responds to resident issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room
  • Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules
  • Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment
  • Insures all food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated
  • Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost
  • Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies
  • Cleans all food equipment, kitchen and food storage areas
  • Coordinates work of dining services aids
  • Efficiently uses time to complete assigned work
  • Other duties as assigned
  • The cook may supervise the dining services aids if the food service director is not available

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