Cook
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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Cook

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

JOB SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of nutritious meals. The Cook is also responsible for the supervision of all food service personnel in the absence of the Food Service Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and serves meals according to work schedule.
• Relieves cooking and supervisory duties of the food service director on his/her days off.
• Notes menu changes, lists substitutes and makes menu suggestions on form if food service director is absent.
• Supervises the proper storage and labeling of all usable leftovers.
• Maintains cleanliness of both the kitchen and dining room areas.
• May assist in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Stocks shelves with delivered food and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Must enjoy working with elderly people.
• Able to handle complaints graciously.
• Able to take direction.
• Ability to supervise food service personnel.
• Experience in operating kitchen equipment: commercial steamer, convection oven, standard gas or electric range and grill, meat slicer, mixer/grinder, commercial dishwasher, cooking utensils.

EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent perfered. EXPERIENCE:Prefer minimum two years experience in preparing meals on a regular basis for a large group.

REFERENCES:Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Stand Stand frequently, punctuated by opportunity to sit at varying intervals.

Walk Walk level surfaces frequently, but rarely exceeding 150 feet at any one time.

Constantly Frequent Occasional RarelyLift 50#Carry 50#Push/Pull 50#

Bend Bends at waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis while filing paperwork or reaching for items usually