Cook

Description

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We are seeking a full-time Cook to meet the dining needs of the residents we serve. If you are a dedicated and skilled cook who cherishes the opportunity to make a difference one plate at a time, apply today. Must be available to work shifts on the weekends. Oversees all functions of meal preparation and prepares meals that are nutritious, tasty, and presented professionally.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus.
• Assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents’ nutritional needs and accommodates residents’ food preferences.
• Presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate.
• Sets up kitchen and preps according to each day’s menu, preps for next day.
• Cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen.
• Assists in planning and cooking of special meals..
• Maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
• Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and / or Host / Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Managerial Breadth / Scope of Job

There are no managerial duties for this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Education / Experience : Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures. High school graduate or equivalent. Culinary training preferred. Has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements : Work environment is a restaurant style kitchen containing heat, steam, and cold temperatures. Duties and activities are fast paced, following strict scheduled time frames. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally and perform full range reaching abilities. Must be able to read and follow directions and recipes. Position requires stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching, bending, standing for long periods of time, and ambulating from kitchen to dining room carrying trays, plates, silverware, and accessories.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.