Call-In Cook Relief

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• • Prepares all general and modified diet entrees and accompaniments for residents, staff and visitors in accordance with planned menus or as requested.
• Closely reviews resident, staff and catering menus and revises applicable work sheets to accurately ascertain type and quantity of food supply required for production.
• Performs variety of cooking and baking techniques and procedures, to include, but not limited to, wet or dry roasting; broiling; simmering; stir-frying; clarifying; stirring; blending; folding; mixing; baking; and steaming.
• Operates and performs proper and timely user maintenance on all food preparation equipment used.
• Ensure accurate portioning for foods according to standard.
• Alerts Lead Cook and Food Services Coordinator to problems, needs, and complaints, concerning resident's needs, equipment, food supply; sanitation; and safety.
• Appropriately serves meals according to standards to residents; staff; and visitors.
• Stores foods properly and in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• As requested; prepares ethnic meal items or special requests for resident service, incorporating necessary dietary restrictions, as appropriate.
• As directed, assists Lead Cook in performance of monthly inventory and in ordering.
• Accepts and verifies deliveries, checking items received against invoice, ensuring quality and good condition of items.
• Assist with inventory management/cost containment by appropriate use and storage of food/supplies/chemicals.
• Maintains safe environment and follows established safety regulations, sanitation procedures, and established Infection Control and Universal Precaution Procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Recognizes unsafe/unsanitary (or potential for) conditions and correct situation. Reports situation if unable to ensure correction.
• Executes emergency procedures (Fire Drill, Disaster Drill, etc.) appropriately and safely.
• Communicates with dietician regarding problems, requests, changes, and follows through using established procedures. Process and follows up with kitchen staff.
• Does floor rounds to ensure satisfaction with food and service. Handles problems immediately. Oversees accuracy of trays and compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Ensures proper monitoring of food quality, temperature and accuracy. Corrects deficiencies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food supplies.
• Ensures accurate recording of statistics to maintain integrity of production safety and security of department and facility.
• Accurately completes department opening and closing procedures to ensure safety and security of department and facility.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, standards and practices in food preparation to achieve department objective of high quality nutritional meals.
• Assist in evaluating food preparation and effect of recommended changes to improve operations. Assists in maintaining established department policies, procedures, objectives for quality assurance, safety and infection control.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of 2-year culinary arts program; Culinary Arts Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years experience as cook.
• One (1) year experience in skilled nursing or medical facility preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of State Department of Health Food Safety Certification Course.

Shifts are swing/evening shifts: 11a-7:30p 3:30p-7:30p - great for students or anyone looking to make extra money