Cook

QUALIFICATIONS:* Education:* Must be able to read, write, speak and follow oral and written directions.* Experience:* Some kitchen experience preferred. On-the-job training will be providedSPECIAL DEMANDS:You must have a genuine interest in working with geriatrics residents. Have a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions. Must be able to stand and walk most of the tour of duty. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach for, lift and carry food and kitchen equipment. Must taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability. Must utilize hand dexterity to prepare food and have some initiative. Must wear clean hairnets and closed-toe shoes and keep hands and fingernails clean at all times.JOB KNOWLEDGE:Must have some knowledge in food preparation, cleaning various types of surfaces and some knowledge of various tasks performed in a kitchen. Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and be familiar with seasoning requirements and cooking time involved. Must have some knowledge of cooking various meats and know names and contents of various types of dishes. Must be able to make simple estimates relative to quantities of food required.STANDARDS:Knowledge of and ability to meet regulations of state, federal and OSHA.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES:* Prepares, seasons and cooks meats, fish, fowl, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts and pastries according to established recipes and follows the menu, which has been prepared by the dietitian.* Keeps work area clean and washes pots and pans.* Serves trays according to diet of residents.* Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations.* Executes duties under direction and supervision and helps maintain the dietary department in a clean and sanitary condition according to assignment.* Takes an interest in providing adequate nutritional care for the residents.* Ability to work cooperatively with associates.* Involved in setting up meals and preparing food of high quality in specified amount.* Serving an attractive and appetizing meal.* Utilizing leftovers.* Monitor temperatures.THIS FACILITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE RECRUIT, HIRE, TRAIN AND EMPLOY WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION DUE TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, DISABILITY, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, OBLIGATION TO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE LAW.