Full-time Cook

Cook Summary

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.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare cold item foods, bakery, and salad items.
• Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s).
• Follow culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.
• 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.
• Auxiliary in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food ServSafe regulations.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Prepare and assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
• Auxiliary in the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Store incoming food and supplies as needed.

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

• 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

• Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
• Physical Activities: Must be able to frequently lift/carry 30 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs. Must be able to frequently push/pull up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull up to 50 lbs. Bending/twisting/stooping Reaching at or below the shoulder Frequently 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.