Evening Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1973, Bethany Gardens has been a trusted part of our community. Providing Short-term Rehabilitation and Long-term Care, our dedicated and seasoned team remain focused on the principles of safety, kindness and compassion. It is our privilege to foster an environment, where individuality and dignity are preserved, appreciated and honored.

Bethany Gardens is actively looking for Cooks to join our food service team. As a Cook, you will be responsible for the preparation, presentation and delivery of nutritious, palatable and presentable meals to our residents and patients.

This position will assist in maintaining the high standards of patient safety, privacy, care and cleanliness within the facility. Previous experience as a dietary aide and/or as a food service worker is recommended but is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

-          Prepare all food in sufficient quantities, according to written recipes, production sheets and menus

-          Handle food in accordance with sanitary standards

-          Sample food items for each meal and assure high quality products

-          Prevent food waste

-          Help rotate and put away stock

-          Directly responsible for the care and cleanliness of equipment in cook’s immediate area

-          Follow dietary policies with reference to washable apparel, hairnets, clean cut nails, etc…

-          Take daily food temperatures and complete mock trays when scheduled

-          Take temperatures of walk-in cooler, freezer and side by side refrigerator daily

-          Identify and date leftover food

-          Rotate and use leftovers skillfully

-          Prepare steam table and provides all items listed on the menu with proper serving utensils.

-          Participates in set up of special buffets, parties, etc…

-          Assist with development and implementation of departmental goals, policies, and procedures

-          Provide back-up coverage for the department head and the dietary staff as needed

-          Ensure Dietary Aides stay on task and assist when needed

-          Follow sanitation and safety guidelines when storing stock

-          Follow all sanitation and safety policies and procedures

-          Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutritional Services

Requirements

-          Ability to lift items weighing 10 or more pounds

-          Weekend and Holiday availability is required