Cook

COVID VACCINE IS REQUIRED Position Summary The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department to include preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising employee staff, and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook Supervisor is accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff. Qualifications High School or Culinary Tech Graduate. Ability to read, understand and follow recipes, production sheets, counts, diet orders, tray tickets, and all employee work responsibilities and flows. Understand after training on computer software system for resident information and preferences. Must be ServeSafe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days of starting. Duties The Cook Supervisor works under the direction of the Dietary Manager. Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to the proper menu and recipe as noted on the production sheet counts. Serving resident meals according to the correct meal service times. Providing coverage for any staff members who call out due to illness. Assuring all correct food and equipment temperatures are being recorded by meal. Daily resident and facility employee interaction to assure residents are satisfied and being provided correctly. Maintaining highest standard of sanitation as required by the state Department of Health regulations. Practicing clean, safe work environment. Willing to work flexible work hours. Tracking inventory and communicating to the Dietary Manager with low supplies or placing orders for needed items. Labeling, wrapping, and dating all unused food items in the correct areas. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Supporting and following Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures. Assuring staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule. Disciplining staff not completing their job assignments correctly. Conducting daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction. #J-18808-Ljbffr