Cook / Supervisor of the Dining Assistants

Job Description

Job Description

The Daughters of Charity Is Seeking a Full time Cook / Supervisor of Dining Assistants!

Located in Menands, NY in a beautiful, parklike setting, we are the retirement home for Sisters of the Daughters of Charity in the Albany, NY area where we provide independent, assisted and memory care in a person respected environment. Experience in an Senior living community is preferred. We are actively looking for an individual who enjoys people, loves to cook, and can be both an individual and a team player.

Responsibilities of the position

Performing the various tasks necessary to prepare and cook foods to be served in our dining rooms

• Review menus and assemble foods, supplies and equipment for daily food preparation
• Follow standardized recipes to achieve the highest quality nutritional meals
• Evaluate food preparations and confer with the Dietary Director to determine changes needed to improve quality
• Prepare and cook all entrees : dish out food to achieve effective portion control and optimum utilization of food supplies
• Perform other tasks as needed / directed to facilitate workflow in the kitchen
• Inform Dietary Director of problems and needs concerning food supplies and equipment
• Document temperature of all menu items served on the Daily Record Sheet

Assist in the care and maintenance of work area, equipment and supplies

Act as troubleshooter for the Department

Maintain professional discretion and strict confidentiality concerning all job aspects

An ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned

An ability to regularly attend work as scheduled

Come Join Us at the Daughters of Charity!

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