Cook - PRN

Facility: Courtney Manor 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, and state and federal requirements. - Follows standardized recipes. - Prepares 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 economical manner to prevent waste. - Prepares and maintains a supply of food alternatives 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 the 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. - Reports any signs of rodents 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 of 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. Minim