Cook

SUMMARY Prepares and cooks meals for residents and maintains standards of kitchen cleanliness. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Must be ServSafe certified.
2. Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the dining services coordinator/manager.
3. Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.
4. Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
5. Prepares quality food in a timely manner at specified mealtimes.
6. Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy.
7. Responds to resident issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
8. Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
9. Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
10. Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
11. Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all food to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
12. Suggest menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
13. Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.
14. Coordinates work of dining services aides.
15. Efficiently uses time to complete assigned work.