Cook

Mission Statement

Our "mission" is to provide a high quality facility and service to older adults in an atmosphere which enhances the quality of life and fosters independence, self-sufficiency, respect, dignity and security within a framework reflecting our core values- respect, competence, excellence, social responsibility, learning, innovation, compassion, community as well as, mutual caring and concern for those served and those employed.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules
• Hiring bonus
• Refer a friend bonus
• 401 K
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Short term disability
• FSA

Basic Function

To be responsible for volume preparation of foods and to determine and requisition appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements for residents and personnel.

Essential Duties

• Prepare, season and cook meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, soups, desserts, modified diet foods and casserole dishes according to standard recipes.
• Prepare all food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.
• Time preparation to meet service schedules.
• Estimate food requirements, utilize leftovers.
• Present food in attractive and palatable manner.
• Handle, store and refrigerate food in proper manner.
• Standardize recipes and determine number of portion needed for meal.
• Requisition daily food and supplies.
• Supervise and instruct kitchen workers regarding food preparation and cleaning.
• Clean work area and equipment.
• Submit requisitions for maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Confer with managers and dietitian regarding total kitchen functioning.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Dietary Department.
• Adhere to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food preparation in a residential or health care facility OR an Associate Degree in Food Service Management from an accredited Technical School.
• No convictions for abuse, neglect or mistreatment or for misappropriation of property.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior supervisory experience desirable.
• Basic Math skills when adjusting recipes, which included measuring and scaling.
• Ability to read, write and make simple calculations and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to cook variety of food in large quantities and be familiar with required seasonings and cooking time.
• Ability to prepare and serve modified diet menus.
• Knowledge of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
• Knowledge of operation and care of large quantity food equipment.
• Ability to direct and instruct other kitchen help in job tasks and work cooperatively with Supervisors.

Working Conditions

• Works in well lighted but hot, humid and noisy area.
• Subject to interruptions.
• Subject to involvement with personnel, visitors, state and federal agency personnel and residents.
• Occasionally subject to hostile, emotionally upset residents.
• Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Provided with necessary protective equipment and devices.
• Frequent change between hot and cold work areas.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.