Cook - Marseilles

Job Description :

• Cook Under the supervision of the building manager and the Food Service Director, direct and oversee the preparation, serving, and clean-up of all food services each program day.   EQUIPMENT AND SANITATION Comply with all applicable state and city regulations regarding food storage, food preparation, and maintenance of kitchen, kitchen equipment, food storage room and dining room Maintain up-to-date certificate of food handling from the City of New York Maintain sanitary, organized conditions in all food preparation, food serving, and food storage areas   MEAL PLANNING Work with the dietitian / consultant to plan nutritious and appetizing meals and prepare menus in advance according to applicable regulations and individual special diets Follow posted menu whenever possible.  Write any necessary changes on posted menus.
• Maintain an up-to-date file of kitchen tested recipes which correlate to the planned menus for lunch program Meet with supervisors on a regular basis to discuss food service   ORDERING Assess current food inventory and order food from approved vendors and suppliers to procure food forecasted for meals from posted menu.
• Utilize petty cash to purchase local herbs, vegetables, fruits, etc. that come in too large of quantity from food vendor or are less expensive to purchase locally.
• Maintain monthly food budget given by dietitian for the food for the meal program.  Follow proper receiving practices for refrigerated, frozen, and shelf stable food items.

Maintain sufficient inventory of food, utensils and supplies to assure adequate stock exists for preparation of each meal based on the posted menu.   FOOD PREPARATION Prepare meals and arrange appetizing and complete presentation of standard meal portions Prepare and serve lunch for 25+ residents Tuesday-Wednesday -Thursday from 9am-2pm.  Additional hours may be needed for food deliveries and special events.   QUALIFICATIONS EXPECTED :