Cook - FT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·       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.

·       Accurately prepare and serve food for modified and therapeutic diets.

·       Check and record food temperatures at each meal. 

·       Perform clean-up duties as needed during and after each meal service. 

·       Use equipment and materials safely and follow correct operating and cleaning procedures.

·       Follow cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists. 

·       Check and record freezer, refrigerator, dish machine, and dry storage temperatures. 

·       Perform routine recordkeeping duties to assist with compilation of department reports. 

·       Report all supply and maintenance needs to Dining Service Director. 

·       Oversee and direct the duties of other Dining Services staff in the absence of Dining Service Director. 

·       Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled by Executive Director.

·       Maintain confidentiality of resident, community, employee, and company information.

·       Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.