Cook

Job Responsibilities

• Safe Food Handling: Understands and follows guidelines for food handling and storage, including all raw and prepared foods.
• Completes the daily Quick Check departmental review in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager or as requested.
• Tests and records temperatures of hot and cold foods; records temperature of cold food storage areas.
• Corrects or addresses negative results to the attention of supervisor.
• Properly discards expired or contaminated food times.
• Properly performs and enforces hand washing, wearing of gloves, and use of hair restraints.
• Complies with established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures & uses required protective wear when performing daily tasks.
• Food Preparation: Follows and enforces methods to control cross-contamination.
• Prepares foods using standardized recipes and in the required amount specified by production worksheets and in accordance with special diet requirements.
• Uses available tools (spreadsheet, prep-at-a-glance, production guides) to ensure timely and correct meal production and portion control.
• Incorporate steps to properly pull, thaw and prep foods in advance of production need.
• Ensures foods prepared are served within meal serving hours and that quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved.
• General Food Service Duties: Serves meal in accordance with facility methods and using correct portion control and plating / presentation guidelines.
• Provides a texture appropriate garnish for all entrees.
• Performs daily and scheduled cleaning of kitchen and equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• Cleans and arranges food storage areas.
• Properly stores, chills, and reheats leftovers for later use.
• Is responsible for proper use of 3 compartment sink and clean-up of cooking pots & pans.
• Assists other department staff as needed to ensure timely production, service, and clean-up.
• Is responsible for close of the kitchen (PM shift) in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• In the absence of NSM, is responsible for overall departmental function and compliance and will maintain communication with Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in Senior Living Facility or industrial cooking
• Valid Food Handlers’ Certificate preferred
• Must have fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene
• Must be able to tactfully communicate with co-workers, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public
• Must have regular, predictable, and dependable attendance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options
• Paid Holidays
• Pay on Demand - Payday Advance
• Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts
• Employee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and Services
• Access to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplace