Cook

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare short order items as requested.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with our established policies and procedures.
• Complete prep work and stocking to acceptable levels.
• Utilize production sheets and recipes for cold food inventory.
• Rotate and date cold stock each morning.
• Prepare meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Plate and garnish in an attractive manner.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist to ensure that department personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established culinary policies and procedures.
• Work with the facility dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Absorb quality and quantity of food served.
• Absorb supervision of culinary personnel in absence of Director of Culinary Services.
• Coordinate culinary service with other departments as necessary.
• Report complaints and grievances to the Director of Culinary Services.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

Qualifications

Education: High School education or equivalent.

Experience: None. On the job training provided.

Shift: Full Time 11:00 AM-7:30 PM

Every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Pay And Benefits

Starting Pay: $16.20/hour; wage dependent on experience

Bethesda Aberdeen offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, discounted on-site meals, flexible spending plans, pension plan and on-site childcare/pre-school with reduced employee rates.