Cook

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils.
• Check all trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
• Adequately store food and supplies.
• Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment (work near ovens, stoves, enter walk in refrigerators/freezers).
• Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a Food Handler’s permit / ServSafe certification as per State requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
• Must pass criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance