Cook

Position Summary

Responsible for preparation of foods according to required state regulations, administrative policies, and resident diet requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental procedures in accordance with state regulations and administrative policies.
• Follow the established standardized recipes and monitor food production and waste.
• Prepare the portions of meal items according to menu and diet requirements.
• Review menus for special diet needs prior to meals.
• Monitor tray line at meal times to ensure proper portion control standards, dietary restrictions, and dietary supplementation are being adhered to.
• Prepare food to coincide with meal serving hours so that quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Operate all kitchen equipment as necessary.
• Monitor perishable foods and ensure proper storage and rotation.
• Maintain proper food and freezer storage.
• Maintain proper food handling techniques and ensure glove usage, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of quality food preparation preferred.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands – Office: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently uses hands or fingers, handles or feels objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and 51‑100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment – Office: This job operates in a professional office environment with minimal exposure to dust, chemicals, or noise. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Note: This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by authorized persons. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract other than an “at‑will” relationship.