Cook

PositionSummary:

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 is accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff.

Duties:

**The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.

Responsibleforthefollowingdailyactivities but not limited to as follows:

**Preparingandportionshotandcoldmenuitemsaccordingtopropermenu and recipeas noted on theproductionsheetcounts.

**ServingResidentmealsaccordingtothecorrectmealservicetimes.

**Coverageforanystaffmemberswhocalloutduetoillness.

**Assureallcorrectfoodandequipmenttemperaturesarebeingrecordedbymeal.

**Dailyresidentand facility employee interactiontoassureresidentsaresatisfied and being provided correctly.

**MaintainhigheststandardofsanitationasrequiredbythestateDepartmentofHealthregulations.

**Practiceclean, safeworkenvironment.

**Willing to work flexible work hours.

**Track inventory and communicate to the Dietary Manager any low supplies or place orders for needed items.

**Label, wrap and date all unused food items in the correct areas.

Responsible for the following daily activities in the absence of the Dietary Manager as follows but not limited to

**Assure staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule.

**Discipline staff not completing their job assignments correctly.

**Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Qualifications:

**HighSchoolorCulinaryTechGraduate.

**Abilitytoread,understandandfollowrecipes,productionsheetscounts,dietorders,trayticketsandallemployeeworkresponsibilitiesandflows.

**Understandaftertrainingoncomputersoftwaresystemforresidentinformationandpreferences.

**Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days of starting.

Experience:

**Minimum of 1 year of previous Dietary (Healthcare) or Restaurant Experience.