Chef - Full-time

Cura Health•Long Prairie, MN

About The Position

The Chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals according to the daily menu and for special events, while maintaining safe food storage practices. The Chef manages the Dietary Department in the Dietitian’s absence and ensures that procedures and standards established by the Dietitian and Administrator are followed. The role prepares food using standardized recipes and appropriate quantities, ensures meals are timely and served at proper temperatures, and maintains food quality, portion control, sanitation, and kitchen equipment. The Chef also supervises the Second Cook and Dietary Aides, monitors food supplies and storage, documents daily activities and food temperatures, and complies with facility policies and applicable State and Federal regulations.

Requirements

Follow instructions willingly and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate organizational loyalty and honesty.
Be punctual and dependable.

Responsibilities

Handle, prepare, and serve food safely and hygienically.
Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and at appropriate temperatures.
Supervise the Second Cook and Dietary Aides in food preparation, sanitation, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Assist the Dietitian in planning departmental improvements and changes.
Maintain accurate, timely handling of resident diet change orders.
Prepare food according to the daily menu and standardized recipes in the correct quantities for resident food service.
Prepare palatable and appetizing food according to established menus and recipes, and practice proper portion control.
Manage perishable food storage and minimize waste.
Obtain ingredients needed for daily menu preparation and pull items such as meat from the freezer as needed.
Inform the Dietitian of shortages or possible substitutions.
Check in vendor deliveries when time allows.
Use kitchen equipment properly and clean it after each use.
Clean and sanitize the work area during food preparation and after each use.
Work cooperatively with coworkers in the dietary department and other departments.
Follow facility policies and procedures and applicable State and Federal dietary regulations.
Document daily activities in the Dietary logbook, record breakfast and lunch plate counts, and record breakfast and lunch food temperatures.
Assist with Dietary Aide duties when necessary.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Dietitian.
Manage the Dietary Department in the Dietitian’s absence.