Cook

Full-Time or Part-Time

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Able to read and comprehend quantity food recipes and production records, diet orders, and modified menus
• CPR certification required within 3 months of employment

Duties:

• Observe and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and determining that food is cooked according to the recipe.
• Prepare all menu items using established food production systems and utilize equipment.
• Maintain proper care, maintenance, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Assist in updating department policies, procedures, and sanitation schedules.
• Follow guidelines for table setting/tray service based on diet orders & resident likes/dislikes.
• Follow guidelines for portion control as indicated on the menu.
• Review menu for diet and texture modification and serve accordingly.
• Serve food on clean, attractively garnished plates.
• Start meal service at designated serving times.
• Record and serve food items at correct temperatures.
• Cover, date, and refrigerate leftovers.
• Make appropriate substitutions to the menu and document.
• Wash hands after handling garbage, food, dirty dishes, laundry, sneezing, coughing and using the restroom.
• Wear a hairnet/cap and gloves while preparing or serving food.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Follow cleaning and sanitizing policies.
• Monitor cooler, freezer, and dishwasher temperatures.
• Follow the procedure for transporting food.
• Label, rotate, and discard food items according to policy.
• Store food properly to prevent contamination and cross contamination.
• Assist supervisor in overseeing dietary staff.

The cook ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods according to standardized recipes. They assure that sanitation and safety standards are met. Assures that medical provider’s orders for diet and texture modifications are met. They supervise all employees in the absence of the dietary supervisor.