Purpose of Your Job Position

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Food Preparation/Production Responsibilities
  • Reviews menus, production and prep guides to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.’
  • Prepares all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste.
  • Uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
  • Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, food processor, convection oven, stove, conventional oven, steam table and tilt skillet.
  • Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blender, mixer, fryer, slicer, steamer, food processor, convection oven, stove, conventional oven, steam table and tilt skillet.
  • Wash, peel, cut, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare for use.
  • Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
  • Slices portions of meat for individual servings.
  • Follows recipes.
  • Add gravies, sauces, and garnishes as required.
  • Prepares and assists with special function meals.
  • Completes work assignments.
• Meal Service Responsibilities
• Food Safety
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read and write, required.

Experience

One to two years as cook in a large scale cooking operation, preferred.