Cook

About This Role

Prepare and serve meals for residents and staff following planned menus and established guidelines, ensuring food is ready on time and served attractively.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned menus and prepare food items for resident and staff meals, as well as special events
• Plan cooking schedule to have food ready to serve on time
• Prepare and cook food according to tested recipes and established guidelines
• Prepare desserts, pastries, breads, and salads
• Carve meats in required portions
• Prepare food for special diets
• Serve food timely and attractively in proper utensils, ensuring it is either hot or cold as required
• Prepare and cover trays for patients not coming to dining room
• Take requests for extra servings of food or beverages
• Clear and clean tables in dining rooms when needed
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize pots, pans, and serviceware according to established procedures
• Keep stove, sinks, cabinets, tables, and equipment cleaned and sanitized
• Maintain a clean department at all times, including sweeping, mopping, and garbage removal
• Utilize the most sanitary methods to handle, prepare, and serve food

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use equipment without jeopardizing safety
• Ability to use supplies economically
• Ability to attend in-service training and staff meetings
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent