Waterfront - Now hiring Fulltime or Part time Prep Cook
POSITION: Prep Cook DEPARTMENT: Culinary
WORK AREA: Skilled Nursing The purpose of this position is to prepare and provide food service to residents in a cost-efficient manner to safely meet residents’ need in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
Responsibilities for the Cook position:
· Prepare residents’ diets in accordance with the diet orders and daily menus. · Assist the Dietary Services Director to determine the amount and type of food necessary to prepare the daily menus. · Monitor use of food to eliminate waste. · Stock food in compliance with dietary policies and procedures. · Handle and prepare food in sanitary manner. Using barrier when handling cooked foods i.e. gloves, hair cover-up. · Prepare food, which is palatable and appetizing in appearance. · Follow oral and written directions. · Keeps work area clean and sanitize work surface after food preparation. · Follow written menus and recipes and spread sheets. · Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets. · Be responsible for avoiding food waste. · Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules. · Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments. · Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. · Attend in-service training programs for food service employees. · Perform other related duties as direct by his/her supervisor. · Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner. · Observe infection control procedure. · Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times. · Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook. · Participates in special event meals and activities. · Oversees dietary department in the absence of the food service director/supervisor. · Follow appropriate dress code; conduct yourself in a caring, courteous and professional manner. · All other duties assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications:
· High school graduate or equivalency preferred. · 1-year experience in food service, preferably in Healthcare facilities and cooking. · Must have a genuine interest and desire to work with the senior population. · Must be able to lift 50lbs.