Cook with nursing home cooking experience

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for each meal following standardized recipes, meal counts, portion sizes, and special function items on a timely basis.
• Follows appropriate sanitary guidelines when cooking to prevent cross contamination of food and food spoilage.
• Presents all food items in an appetizing manner as verified by Supervisor on duty.
• Records temperatures for each meal on weekly temperature log sheet for residents’ food for dining room and tray line food.
• Checks that all cold food items are less than 40°, hot foods are above 160° and coffee is at 140°.
• Food temperatures that are not appropriate in temperature will be re-heated or chilled according to policy.
• Fulfills tray line procedures as outlined in the policy manual as demonstrated by the ability to work the tray line with attention to the accuracy of the contents of the tray and maintain speed necessary for the efficient operation of the tray line.
• Responsible for prep work and pulling all food items as indicated for production following appropriate handling and storage procedures.
• All frozen food items must be defrosted according to set dietary procedures. Label and date all food items pulled for production.
• Follows and adheres to each resident’s diet and selective menu choices.
• Responsible for understanding all Saunders Center therapeutic diets.
• Discards any food that is outdated in walk-ins and reach in freezer and refrigeration (FIFO).
• Checks out with Supervisor prior to clocking out for the shift to ensure that all work assignments are completed.
• Adheres to department policy on a clean uniform, ID Badge, non-slip shoes, hair net and gloves.

Requirements

• Experience with cooking in a skilled nursing facility and demonstrated ability to follow corporate recipes to ensure a consistent product.
• Works well alone and as part of the Dietary Team providing high quality customer services for the benefit of residents and patients.
• Demonstrates self-control by maintaining professionalism in demanding situations.
• Be respectful and communicate issues and workable solutions with others.
• Must be able to up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V