Cook

Responsibilities

• Planner, director, controller, communicator, and coach for the Culinary Department
• Follows Menu Program meeting nutritional requirements as directed by the Director of Culinary Services
• If assisting with food purchasing, follows approved buying practices by the management company
• Conforms to policies and procedures for special diets offered
• Maintains high resident satisfaction by responding to likes and dislikes
• Ensures all foods are prepared to meet resident satisfaction and adhere to safe food handling practices
• Maintains food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards
• Correctly uses equipment meeting all health department standards
• Stores and dates all food items appropriately and properly
• Provides service to maintain good resident experiences during mealtimes
• Circulates in the dining room to assess resident preferences and meal satisfaction
• Provides input and support to the Director of Culinary Services on new hires and staff training
• Provides input to the Director of Culinary Services on evaluations as needed
• Brought performance issues to the attention of the Director of Culinary Services
• Maintains a clean kitchen including all equipment, walls, dry storage, cold storage, cooking, and preparation surfaces and dish storage areas
• Ensures all staff works safely and manages potentially hazardous conditions
• Complies with safety standards
• Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative, assists others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

Not specified