What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - FT position at Senior Services of America?
Summary
Prepares and oversees the service of nutritious, tasty and appealing meals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Prepare scheduled meals from pre-planned menus according to prescribed standards, following standardized recipes and diet manual guidelines, using standardized portions, and making substitutions only with approval.
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Accurately prepare and serve food for modified and therapeutic diets.
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Check and record food temperatures at each meal.
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Perform clean-up duties as needed during and after each meal service.
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Use equipment and materials safely and follow correct operating and cleaning procedures.
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Follow cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists.
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Check and record freezer, refrigerator, dish machine, and dry storage temperatures.
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Perform routine recordkeeping duties to assist with compilation of department reports.
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Report all supply and maintenance needs to Dining Service Director.
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Oversee and direct the duties of other Dining Services staff in the absence of Dining Service Director.
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Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled by Executive Director.
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Maintain confidentiality of resident, community, employee, and company information.
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Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities, but serves as a delegate supervisor in the absence of the Director of Dining Services.
