Experienced Cook

DEPARTMENT: Food Service
REPORTS TO: Food Service Director
POSITION SUMMARY:

Position Summary:
• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods.
• He/she prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.
• Directs other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director.
• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals.
• Follows menus and special diet instructions;
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;
• Ensures that residents receive the highest quality meals.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Performs other duties as requested.

The essential functions of the job for a Cook requires:
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents.
• Must be able to work evey other weekend, as well as holidays and as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.