Cook Fulltime

DUTIES

Job Knowledge And Role Responsibilities
• Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and mental

requirements.
• Reads menus, recipes, and reviews the necessary steps in meal preparation with

the Director of Dietary Services.
• Prepares menu items in accordance with established standards.
• Determines quantity of food needed in meal preparation.
• Follows established recipes.
• Uses proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Prepares substitute items to meet resident’s individual needs.
• Serves meals using portions listed on menu.
• Covers, dates, and labels leftovers and stores properly.
• Follows established security routine.
• Uses proper infection control techniques and protective equipment as needed.
• Supervises dietary staff in absence of Director of Dietary Services or Assistant

Director of Dietary Services.
• Receives and checks deliveries against invoices in absence of Director of Dietary

Services or Assistant Director of Dietary Services.
• Cleans and maintains the kitchen Facility in a safe and sanitary manner including

floors, walls, all equipment and utensils.
• Performs dish washing of pots, pans and other designated items.

Qualifications

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possesses a High School Diploma or sufficient knowledge and education to perform job functions.
• Experience in Dietary Department, large volume food preparation, and service preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with other staff members, referral sources, residents, their families, and physicians.
• Has no findings of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property listed on the registry.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

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