Summary: The Cook prepares and cooks meals for residents and maintains standards of kitchen cleanliness under the direction of the Food Service Director.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully each individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

• Six (6) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position requires knowledge of special diets.

• May require lifting or bending. Must be able to lift 25-35 pounds

Language skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, residents’ families and other employees of the company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the food service director
• Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times
• Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy
• Responds to resident issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules
• Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment
• Insures all food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies
• Cleans all food equipment, kitchen and food storage areas