JOB STANDARDS:

• High school education or equivalent
• Safe Serve or Food Handler Certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of cooking for large groups.
• Two years minimum institutional cooking experience or equivalent
• Excellent time management skills.
• Have some knowledge of food preparation and general kitchen operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Bake, roast, stew, and steam cook meat, fish and fowl according to recipes; baste to retain flavor. Test cooked food to determine if properly cooked and seasoned, make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces, and soups.

• Prepare special therapeutic diets as specified by the dietitian and food service supervisor, checking trays to be sure they are accurate.

• Direct and assist in daily and scheduled cleaning of equipment and understands departmental established sanitary standards and will report to supervisor any conditions that may violate these regulations.

· Perform other kitchen duties as directed, such as but not limited to cleaning and preparation of foods, cleaning appliances, tables, containers, and tools.

*Follow state and federal regulations as outlined in the Home's policies and procedures for Dietary Service, infection control, equipment usage, food storage, food distribution and food service under sanitary conditions.

*Follow all safety, security, exposure control and hazardous waste policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Cook is able to:

• Stand 85% to 100% of typical work shift.
• Lift/carry objects more than 20lbs, and push/pull carts more than 50lbs.

· Walk, bend, twist, stretch, lift, be on one's feet for extended periods of time.

• Concentrate on moderate detail related to table set-up and therapeutic diets.
• Remember simple and multiple tasks and assignments related to job responsibilities without frequent reminders.
• Read and comprehend menus and recipes.
• Adequately hear within the range of a raised voices, receive verbal instructions, and answer phone calls.
• Communicate effectively in English with Residents and others.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time

• Vision insurance

   

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends