Cook

Cook

The Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations with established Benchmark policies and procedures. The Food Services Director will direct these duties to ensure that quality food service is always provided.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Performs administrative duties such as completing forms, reports, etc.
• Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder
• Assures all dietary procedures are followed.
• Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment safely and effectively. Equipment may include meat slicer, food processor, mixers, ovens, grills, steamers, dishwasher, dumb waiter, warmer cabinets.
• Has a presence in the dining room area during meals for the purpose of interacting with the residents and receiving feedback about their dining experience.
• Organizes walk-in freezer, storeroom, kitchen tables, and counters
• Receive and put away food and other storeroom orders
• Assist chef(s) in taking inventory
• Assists in establishing food production line to assure meals are prepared on time
• Serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Demonstrates proper usage of equipment
• Earns and maintains Serve-Safe certification

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One-year dietary experience in a restaurant.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

When working with our resident population, you may on occasion be exposed to certain risks related to medical conditions or progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. These risks include communicable diseases as well as agitation and/or aggressive behaviors which may be verbal or physical. Because you are working so closely with the resident, you may be the target of this aggression. Understanding that these behaviors are related to a medical condition and/or disease process and are not in any way personal, is key to maintaining dignity and respect for our residents in all avenues of care. Benchmark is committed to workplace safety, and to the extent there is any concern relating to safety hazards in the performance of the job, you should immediately report your concerns as directed in the Employee Handbook.