Cook

Description of responsibilities

• Prepare food items utilizing standardized recipes
• Determine food and supplies needed
• Cook and produce soups and sauces from scratch
• Cook and produce high-quality meals
• Cook and produce therapeutic diets
• Cook and produce full-line menu items
• Cook and produce meals according to the menu cycle and standardized recipes
• Coordinate meal production with service hours
• Monitor food items for temperature, taste, and quality
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food items per the menu cycle and standardized recipes
• Oversee proper food storage procedures
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties
• Maintain food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records
• Practice all safety and loss prevention measures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required experience

• A high school diploma/GED
• One (1) year job related experience that includes food preparation, full-line menu items, and therapeutic diets
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred

Required skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Interest in working with a senior population
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule