Cook, Homes

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following standardized recipes, production sheets, and therapeutic diet specifications to ensure quality, consistency, and portion control.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards, including proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment safely; promptly report equipment issues or safety hazards.
• Assist with inventory rotation, stocking, and monitoring food quantities to support accurate ordering and reduce waste.
• Cookoutmeal preparation timelines to ensure timely service and assist with resolving workflow disruptions.
• Support teamwork and communication within the Nutrition Services department; provide guidance in the absence of supervisors when appropriate.

Knowledge

• Food safety, sanitation, and infection control compliance
• Time management and task prioritization
• Attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting