Part-Time Cook

Cook

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our team and prepare high-quality, presentable dishes for our residents. The Cook will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking and presenting dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews the day's menus and assembles food, supplies, and equipment for daily food preparation according to menus.
• Ensure all necessary items are on site for the following day's menu and all frozen items pulled and thawed according to State food service standards.
• Prepares meals for regular and therapeutic diet according to planned menus and approved recipes.
• Assists in serving meals; serves food according to portion control.
• Maintains assigned department areas in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner using a clean-as-you-go principle and by completing tasks as assigned on food services checklist.
• Keeps dry storage and all refrigerator/freezers in an organized manner.
• Assists in checking in and storing incoming food and supplies according to State food service standards.
• Checks special diet trays to ensure that they are accurate.
• Reports equipment needs and supplies to Supervisor.
• Assists with planning and preparation of special meals, parties, and banquets.
• Responsible for Dietary Department function and personnel in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Follows established policies and procedures for department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Resident Service and Satisfaction

• Fully understand all aspects of residents' rights; maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each Resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact in a manner that promotes the emotional well-being of the Resident.
• Respond to Residents and family member's concerns with empathy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Assists in the follow up of any Resident special requests or complaints.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance in conformity with dress code standards.

Professional Development

• Maintain necessary education classes to keep SERV Safe certification current, if applicable.
• Has full understanding of door alarm system, fire, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Maintains a good attendance record.
• Attends in-service training.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED; Computer skills required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience in supervisory position in food preparation and service.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in cooking.
• Must have the ability to supervise others and continue to be trained on the job in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities and other service duties.