Cook - Full Time
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Summary of DutiesPrepare food in accordance with posted menus and from standard recipes for residents and guests of the Community in accordance with current, applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations; as well as with established Organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and direction to ensure quality food service.Essential Job Functions

Review menus prior to preparation of food

Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus

Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures

Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus

Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders

Prepare and serve bedtime snacks as requested

Use proper technique to taste prepared food to ensure quality prior to service, and take corrective action if needed

Maintain proper temperature of food during preparation and service

Record food temperature prior to meal service, and take correction action if needed

Assist in inventory and storage of food and supplies. Date stock and rotate to ensure First In, First Out (FIFO) principle is followed. Notify the supervisor if the supply is inadequate

Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared in a timely manner

Assist in processing diet changes and new orders as received to ensure all residents receive a meal as ordered

Inspect meal trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each resident

Follow established procedures to clean equipment and work area as needed and per policy using approved cleaning agents

Ensure dietary staff tasks are completed as assigned in the absence of the supervisor. Report concerns to the supervisor

Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred. A minimum of six (6) months as a cook with dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, other related medical facility, school cafeteria, or full-line cafeteria preferred. Any combination of dietary experience and training which provides for skills, knowledge and abilities is required. Must complete Serve Safe Program. Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions

Must be able to move about consistently throughout the workday

Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance

Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day