Cook - $500 Bonus

Job Category : Food & Beverage Requisition Number : FOODB02754 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

FULL-TIME COOK POSITION

Provides prompt and exemplary meal services to residents and guests to ensure a

satisfactory dining experience.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Demonstrates considerable initiative and judgment regarding setting up meals, seasoning

food, estimating food requirements, utilizing leftovers, and presenting food in an

attractive manner.

Plans cooking schedule to have meals prepared on time and in accordance with

established meal schedules. Timely posts changes to the existing menu.

Prepares, portions, garnishes, and serves meals following standard recipes and in

accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures in a timely

and respectable manner.

Is aware of residents special dietary needs, i.e. low-sodium NAS and no concentrated

sweets NCS, allergies, etc. and prepares meals accordingly. Reports changes in

residents diets to supervisor.

Coordinates preparation for / prepares daily menus in adherence to budgetary guidelines

for daily food costs.

Performs pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of menu.

Inspects all trays to ensure completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preference.

Assists with checking meals during service to ensure meals are served accurately in

accordance with menu, residents diet and / or food preferences.

Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to

determine that it is cooked.

Maintains proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Uses covers and

heat lamp as appropriate.

Keeps food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.

Labels, dates and stores food properly according to established guidelines and applicable

health codes.

Keeps stock room, freezers and coolers clean and food supply rotated.

Ensures that refrigerator and freezer temperatures are within appropriate range and

reports discrepancies to supervisor.

Properly disposes of food and waste.

Assists with washing and distributing clean dishes as instructed.

Assists with and / or coordinates daily or scheduled cleaning duties.

Assists with cleaning and / or vacuuming the dining room and / or kitchen.

equipment. Advises supervisor of departmental equipment and / or supply needs. Assists

with / places food orders.

Assist with coordination and execution of special events.

Maintains and develops recipes.

May orient and / or train new employees and coordinate tasks of other kitchen employees.

Practices positive resident relations by responding promptly and positively to resident

requests. Directs resident comments and / or concerns to supervisor.

Maintains confidentiality regarding residents personal and health information and

respect residents privacy. Adheres to the resident bill of rights as defined by State law.

Develops and maintains good working relationship and cooperative attitude with

interdepartmental personnel as well as other departments within community.

Performs all duties in accordance with company policy & procedures, federal and / or state

laws and regulations, and established precautions, sanitary safety and infection control

standards.

Wears protective equipment and / or clothing as required by established policies &

procedures.

Minimizes breakage by handling china, glassware and equipment safely and as

instructed.

Cleans and cares for equipment.

Maintains safe working environment through prevention of accidents, the preservation of

equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

Follows established guidelines regarding infection control techniques, practices sanitary

food handling, and promptly reports all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and

incidents to supervisor.

Advises supervisor of any departmental supplies, equipment and materials to be repaired

or replaced.

Minimizes own health risk by performing duties in accordance with established

guidelines, i.e. using proper body mechanics, using equipment and utensils properly.

Monitors own sanitation, hygiene and health standards.

Follows designated plan of action in the event of fire or other emergency situation.

Attends required staff meetings and in-service training.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Safe Food Handling & Nutr

Serve Safe

Last updated : 2024-03-07