What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institutional Cook position at Clinicare Corporation?
Cook Wage: $17/hr and $19/hr on weekends
$1,000 sign-on bonus
Cook Duties:
- Food preparation:
a. Prepare meals on a daily basis, following menu planned by supervisor which has been approved by dietician to meet specific nutritional guidelines.
b. Prepare meals using recipes and standards presented by supervisor.
c. Meals prepared and served must be presentable and taste good.
d. Prepare special diets as indicated by dietitian.
e. Prepare food using alternate or imaginative methods with supervisor approval.
f. Monitor over-production and limit unnecessary waste.
g. Pack food items and utensils for outings or special events for residents and staff or when residents eat on the unit.
- Serve meals:
a. Maintain and restock food in serving line.
b. Ensure item(s) have proper serving utensils on salad bar.
c. Prepare to-go meals as requested.
d. Serve meals in a pleasant demeanor and manner to all residents, staff and visitors.
e. Serve meals in cafeteria in a manner that is conductive to creating and maintaining a pleasant environment.
- Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen:
a. Wash and sanitize own cooking utensils used while preparing meals.
b. Keep all work areas clean and sanitized.
c. Be knowledgeable and conscious of health regulations and requirements.
d. Maintain cleanliness of serving line while serving residents and staff.
e. Wash hands before handling any food, after breaks, smoking, handling garbage, etc.
f. Keep areas clean by sweeping, mopping, emptying garbage, etc. on a consistent basis.
g. Ensure all equipment is cleaned after use.
- Dish room
a. Ensure dishes are rinsed, cleaned and put away on a consistent basis.
b. Make sure dish area is cleaned and sanitized daily.
c. Ensure all equipment is in working order; notify supervisor if problems arise.
- Food storage
a. Rotate stock and put away stock when delivered following supervisor procedures.
b. See to the orderly rotation of foods, this requires careful and consistent attention.
c. Receive and carefully check in orders.
d. Properly store items in appropriate area.
- Communicate effectively with all staff.
a. Remain in communication with all the cooks and aides.
b. Make every effort to maintain a good kitchen atmosphere by cooperating with all members of the staff.
- Resident kitchen training program:
a. Train residents on proper food handling, preparation and safety while working in the kitchen.
b. Ensure residents are approved to operate kitchen equipment and monitor their use.
c. Coach residents on proper nutrition.
- Regular and punctual attendance for all shifts:
a. Must arrive to work, ready to work, by beginning of scheduled shift.
b. Must be able to work rotating shifts, if required.
c. Must be able to work overtime hours.
d. Must be willing to become Serv-Safe certified
e. Must not have on file a substantiated case of abuse or neglect.
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Salary : $17 - $1,000