Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Summary

Prepares soups, meats, vegetables, salads, dressings, and desserts for Bellewood and Brooklawn residents, staff and others by performing the following duties.

Position Hours

Monday – Thursday 6 : 00am - 2 : 00pm

Friday 7 : 00am – 3 : 00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee maintenance, operation and sanitation procedures for kitchen equipment, reporting any equipment malfunctions to the Food Service Coordinator.
• Ensure that the kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and sanitary, and that pots, pans, dishes, and eating utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized in accordance with regulations and Bellewood and Brooklawn policy.
• Prepare appropriate and timely meals and snacks for all programs according to Bellewood and Brooklawn’ approved menu plan, being careful to utilize proper food handling practices.
• Prepare food and drink items for special meetings or events as needed.
• Maintain temperature charts for the freezer, walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerators, dishwasher and items on the serving line.
• Oversee portion and inventory control.
• Maintain records as required for the School Breakfast / Lunch Program and other regulatory agencies.
• Receive, carefully inspect and properly store food deliveries in accordance with regulations and Bellewood and Brooklawn policy.
• Observe residents and their eating habits. Report unusual observations to the Food Service Coordinator.
• Make equal food substitutions when needed and record the substitution if the Food Service Coordinator is not present.
• Supervise residents in the Dietary Work Program following Bellewood and Brooklawn’ Policy and Procedures.
• Prepare cottage bins when assigned.

Customer Service

Compassionate, friendly and an attitude that is in line with the work that our organization aims to accomplish. Manages difficult or emotional resident situations; Responds promptly to resident needs; Solicits resident / staff feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Other Skills and Abilities

Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Requirements : Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be able to obtain Jefferson County Health Department food handling certification.

Other Qualifications

Must maintain training requirements defined by the USDA for school nutrition programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.