Full time Night Cook : 11am-7pm, Every other weekend

Essential Functions :

• Preparation of meals according to menu plan, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage portion control, ensuring proper preparation of select foods to meet individual need.
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to food preparation, serving, delivery and storage.
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including residents, families, staff and persons from outside the organization

Typical Work :

• Prepares meals, nourishments and special dietary requests according to the established menu plan.
• Able to read, prepare recipes and maintain portion control.
• Able to read / follow production sheets, including pull and prep lists.
• Serves food according to established facility guidelines, and checks trays for accuracy and completeness.
• Reads and follows work schedules and job tasks lists.
• Participates in the cleaning of the kitchen area and equipment.
• Assures that food and supplies are stored according to regulatory guidelines, and infection control requirements e.g. properly reads and documents refrigerator / freezer temperatures, properly reads and documents dish-machine temperatures (Wash and Rinse).
• Assures nourishment, open food containers and leftover food products are properly labeled and dated
• Follows food storage system First IN First OUT (FIFO)
• Responds to nursing requests for resident nourishments and substitutions as necessary
• Routinely tastes and monitors food flavor, texture, color and temperature.
• Assists in the delivery of food to residents as needed or assigned.
• Knows where MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) can be located, able to read and interpret information.
• Maintains a work area that is cleaned / sanitized prior to work in assigned area.
• Ensures sanitizing bucket / spray bottles are properly filled at the start of each shift as well as refilled and clean cloths available through out shift.
• Ensures that pots and pan sink is filled per protocol and tested with test strips at each filling of the third tank to ensure sanitation.
• Ensures that all cleaning tasks are completed as scheduled or sooner as needed. i.e. all spills are wiped or mopped immediately;

tray and transport carts are cleaned and sanitized inside and out. Dishes, utensils, glasses etc. are cleaned and stored properly.

• Ensures that trash is taken out every shift and as needed in the appropriate manner, that garbage cans and lids are clean.
• Floors to be swept and mopped using clean mop head, water and appropriate chemical usage. Proper rinsing per chemical used.
• Safety is monitored at all times for spills or mopping. Ensure wet floor signs are used.
• Ensure proper storage of mop heads and brooms
• Follows facility dress code / hygiene policy
• Demonstrates flexibility, cooperativeness, courtesy and teamwork.
• Role models good work habits, punctuality, attendance, appearance, conduct.
• Observes and follows facility protocols with respect to resident dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor
• Must meet all local health regulations, including criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
• Must have a valid Food Handler’s Card, ServSafe Manager's course

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Last updated : 2024-05-13