Cook Part time

CookAssume the responsibility for the preparation and deliverance of quality food to the residents of the community. Has the total responsibility for the preparation, appearance, temperature control and presentation of the meals to our residents. Also assumes the total responsibility for the following of menus according to regulatory guidelines. Follow all health, safety, sanitary and infection control policies always.Performance Responsibilities:Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes and menus.Adheres to appropriate amounts of food supply needed for menus of the day and time.Assumes responsibility for temperature control of food serviced to residents.Assumes responsibility for the efficient functioning of the food and beverage department.Adheres to regulatory guidelines in the storage of frozen food, perishables, and dry goods.Adheres to regulatory guidelines in the cleaning of equipment used in food preparation.Adheres to established policy and procedures in food sanitation.Ensures that all dishes and equipment are clean and free from food particles.Ensures that all dishes and equipment can dry thoroughly before being stored.Oversees utility workers in performance of their duties and responsibilities.Monitors sanitation in the food and beverage department.Ensures the floor is free of debris and dirt.Ensures the stainless-steel appliances are cleaned and polished.Ensures that the carts are cleaned both inside and outside. Must be free of food particles, water pool age and paper articles.Ensures that food preparation area is clean and neat.Ensures that the stove, stove range, hood, and ovens are free of grease and spilled food after each meal and grill area is clean and free of grease and food particles.Ensures that the dish room and hallway is cleaned after each meal. This is to include floor and tile in dish room and hallway.Locks the food and beverage food freezer, refrigerator, and dry floor storage area at the end of the day.Monitors back door. Back door must remain closed at all time.Lock food and beverage department doors at the end of the day.Assures compliance with community policy on all food and beverage issues.Provides effectual communication between food, and beverage and other community disciplines. And other duties as assigned.Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalency.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must be a minimum of sixteen years of age.Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.Food handlers permit.Physical Requirements:Works in well lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.Use proper body mechanics when bending or lifting.Sits, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.Works beyond normal hours and on weekend, evenings, and holidays when necessary.Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus.May be required to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of fifty pounds.Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents,Is subject to falls, bums from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday.May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.Must possess sight/hearing/speech senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.