Food Service Cook

POSITION SUMMARY :

Cooking and preparation of foods as determined by the day’s menu for residents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

Plans cooking schedule to have all ready on meal time.

Responsible for pre-preparation and preparation of the meal of the day.

Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area after every meal.

Checks quality of food as to storage and fresh delivery.

Labels and dates leftovers.

Reports to supervisor as to what is to be done with leftovers.

Ensures complete sanitation in cooks’ area.

Fills out production schedules for the accuracy of preparation of food and portion control.

Is courteous in dealing with all members of the staff.

Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in preparing meals that are attractive and eye appealing.

Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Tastes all food before serving.

RESPONSIBILITIES & STANDARDS

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity & the ability to work effectively with residents, family members, personnel & support agencies.

Is Courteous with residents, co-workers and visitors.

Maintains resident & employee confidentiality.

Demonstrates ability to work with others.

Demonstrates flexibility in assignment to fill facility’s needs.

Arrives for work on time as scheduled on a consistent basis.   Uses time effectively.

Adheres to departmental dress codes.

Knows and understands policy and procedure on abuse.

Acts in professional manner at all times.

Knows responsibility & procedure in emergencies.

Assumes accountability for all data contained in the Employee Handbook.

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity & the ability to work effectively with residents, family members, personnel & support agencies.

Is Courteous with residents, co-workers and visitors.

Maintains resident & employee confidentiality.

Demonstrates ability to work with others.

Demonstrates flexibility in assignment to fill facility’s needs.

Arrives for work on time as scheduled on a consistent basis.   Uses time effectively.

Adheres to departmental dress codes.

Knows and understands policy and procedure on abuse.

Acts in professional manner at all times.

Knows responsibility & procedure in emergencies.

Assumes accountability for all data contained in the Employee Handbook.

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Demonstrate ability to handle stressful situations.

Must be able to write & speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Must be able to see & hear or use prosthesis that will enable these senses to function.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, and move intermittently during working hours.

Wears safety non slip shoes

Ability to relate and work with the physically and emotionally challenged resident.

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in English.   Should have basic knowledge of standards of sanitation and food preparation.

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