Cook
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General Description:Performs dietary and cooking activities within well-established guides and assigned areas.Duties:Prepares and serves food according to recipes, production sheets, menus, and diet orders.Responsible for maintaining sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and related work areas.Protects the quality and safety of products by using proper food handling techniques.Completes opening and closing responsibilities as outlined by the Dietary Supervisor.Performance Requirements:Reviews menus to determine the type of foods to be prepared and prepares items using the recipe and in the number of servings identified to meet production needs.Plans cooking schedule so food will be prepared and ready at the specified time.Prepares all special orders.Consults with the Dietary Supervisor regarding diets and handling over or under production problems.Bakes, roasts, steams, grills meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods in accordance with standardized recipes.Tastes food and adds ingredients and seasoning to improve flavor and texture. Notes additions or deletions on the recipe and notifies the Dietary Supervisor of the changes.Tests food to ensure they are properly cooked and served at the correct serving temperatures. Records temperatures on the appropriate temperature log.Inspects food in storage for mold, vermin, insects, and general appearance. Deteriorated food must be reported to the Dietary Supervisor.Properly stores food items after production and service.Must be able to read and understand written policies, procedures, instructions, recipes, production sheets, and tasks outlined by the Dietary Supervisor.Communicates in a pleasant and professional manner with all personnel and residents in the facility.Responsible for keeping the kitchen clean as specified on the cleaning schedule.Keeps all equipment clean and in order.Prepares for tomorrow as directed by production needs.Adheres to all Health Department and State of Michigan standards.Listens to and follows direction from the Dietary Supervisor.#J-18808-Ljbffr