What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Services | Nikkei Manor | Seattle, WA?
Summary
Prepares and oversees the service of nutritious, tasty and appealing meals.
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.
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.