Cook

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
• Affords assistance 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
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately
• Prepares and assists with special function meals
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use
• Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu
• Tastes for palatability
• Marks food temperatures prior to meal service
• Completes menu changes under the direction of the supervisor
• Uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval
• Uses proper hand washing techniques
• Thaws foods appropriately
• Stores food using correct packaging and labeling
• Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required
• Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures
• Follows the cleaning schedule
• Cleans the equipment and work area after each use
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned
• Takes trash to dumpster if assigned
• Washes pots and pans when assigned
• Meets meal schedules

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred