Cook (Full Time)

Description

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious, attractive meals and maintains the cleanliness of the food production and service areas. The ideal candidate has demonstrated skills as a cook and can prepare a wide range of foods skillfully while following the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions
• Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately
• Completes all clean-up duties as needed after each meal service
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
• Ensures that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures
• Ensures that resident food preferences are met
• Observes and reports to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service Department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Physical Requirements :

Education & Experience :

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.