Cook

Qualifications

Education: Tenth grade or above desirable
Proficiency in English is required
Licenses/Certification: Servsafe Certification
Six months experience in large quantity food preparation.
Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates professional conduct and ethics according to Kindred Healthcare policy and procedure.
• Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory and mental requirements.
• Must be able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Reads menus, recipes, and reviews with Dietary Services Manager all necessary steps in meal preparation.
• Prepares all necessary menu items in accordance with established standards.
• Determines quantity of all food needed in meal preparation.
• Follows recipes.
• Uses proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Prepares substitute items to meet resident’s individual needs.
• Serves meal using portions listed on menu.
• Covers, dates and labels all leftovers and stores properly.
• Follows established security routine.
• Uses proper infection control techniques and protective equipment as needed.
• Uses proper safety techniques.
• Supervises dietary personnel in absence of Dietary Services Manager.
• Receives and checks all deliveries against invoices of Dietary Services Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Knowledge of nutritional standards and applications.
• Skilled in bulk food preparation.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be accurate, concise and detail oriented.
• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to do basic math skills.
• Understands principles of growth and development for the entire life span with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adolescent, adult and geriatric residents as appropriate to the resident population.
• Ability to commnicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.