Cook

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with prescribed menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards. This role ensures a positive dining experience for residents by following safe food-handling practices, maintaining a clean work environment, and collaborating closely with dietary staff to support resident health, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of the Chef and/or Certified Dietary Manager, supervises the culinary center’s employees.
• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures, safe food handling guidelines, state and federal requirements. 
• Follow standardized recipes. 
• Prepare foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians. 
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive and nutritionally adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within the appropriate time frames. 
• Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste. 
• Prepares and maintains a supply of food alternates to accommodate resident choices and refusals of food served. 
• Supervises culinary staff regarding food storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning. 
• Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction.  Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules. 
• Inspects trays following meal service to monitor resident acceptance of menu items.  Reports findings to Certified Dietary Manager. 
• Handles, stores and disposes of raw and prepared food items in accordance with company and facility procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations. 
• Always maintains food service equipment in clean and safe condition according to facility procedures.  Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly. 
• Always maintains food service workspaces in clean and safe condition according to facility procedures.  Cleans workspaces and cooking and serving equipment according to department procedures. 
• Report any signs of rodent or pests to supervisor immediately. 
• Communicates with supervisor throughout shift to maximize resident satisfaction. 
• Assists the Culinary Manager with stat inspection preparation.  Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed. 
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned.  Applies knowledge to job. 
• Interprets Company policy and makes decisions based on the application of those policies where applicable. 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Education and/or Experience:   

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• One year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred. 
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:   

• ServSafe certified or ServSafe certified within 90 days of employment. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Ability to read and follow recipes, menus, and diet orders. 
• Computer skills are required. 
• Meets all state and federal criminal background check requirements 

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