Cook

Summary Of Position

The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community, and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food, bakery, and salad items.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes.
• Ensure food is taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure the correct diet is served to the residents.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s).
• Adhere to food service timelines.
• Prepare and serve only authorized food substitutions to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
• Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Ensure culinary practices, procedures, and food safety are followed.
• Prepare and store food and supplies in a clean and safe manner.
• Aid in the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

Knowledge And Critical Skills

• Make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate in a manner sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Education And Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Six months experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledgeable in cooking large quantities of food with little to no direction on how to cook the recipes.
• Knowledgeable of culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting/carrying of 30 lbs. and occasional lifting/carrying of 50 lbs.
• Frequent pushing/pulling up to 30 lbs. and occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Bending/twisting/stooping
• Reaching at or below the shoulder
• Frequent standing or walking

Cognitive Requirements

• Executes tasks independently
• Expresses oneself clearly and effectively

Environmental Requirements

• May be exposed to heat from kitchen equipment and cold from kitchen freezer
• May work outdoor weather conditions (e.g., BBQ)
• Moderate noise level

Other Requirements

n/a

Platinum Service®

Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely, and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals, and with your supervisor.

Job Description Acknowledgment

I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time. By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.