Cook

About the role

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations
• Aids with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor
• Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service
• Uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required
• Follows standardized recipes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Long-term care facility experience preferred

Benefits

• 401K
• Annual evaluations
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Modified Comp
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance