Cook / Dishwasher

United Church Homes•Marietta, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nourishing and attractive meals to residents, supporting menu-specific diet orders, and catering to community events. This role involves reviewing menus and work orders, acquiring necessary food items, preparing meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure quality and minimize waste, and identifying foods required for therapeutic diets. The Cook must operate various kitchen equipment, maintain dining services according to sanitation regulations, store food properly, meet meal schedules, serve meals with portion control, check meal trays for accuracy, record menu changes, manage schedules for other staff, report equipment defects, maintain confidentiality, use supplies and equipment efficiently, handle unusual occurrences calmly, and follow safety and security guidelines. The position also requires participation in educational activities and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Ability to learn basic computer applications
Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
Must complete ServeSafe training regarding how to manage food preparation and storage to minimize food borne illnesses
Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Must be able to operate the following equipment: oven, stove, deep fryer, tilt skillet (grill), steamer, slicer
Must be able to work with Dietary Staff, residents, families, and other community staff
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Nice To Haves

Two (2) to four (4) years as cook in a large-scale (100+ individuals) cooking operation preferred
Special care or dementia care employees will have additional training in the care and treatment of dementia

Responsibilities

Reviews food menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared for all of the facility's dining rooms
Acquires all necessary items for upcoming food cycles
Prepares meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality and minimize waste
Reviews menus to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets (i.e., soft, pureed, etc) before preparing food
Uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required
Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers
Maintains Dining Services department according to established rules and regulations of sanitation
Directs and assists in performing daily and scheduled cleaning duties
Stores food in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements, food spoilage and sanitation
Meets meal schedules
Serves meals according to portion control
Checks meal trays for accuracy before they leave the kitchen area
Records menu changes
Manages the schedule for other cooks, diet technicians and dining services assistants
Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel
Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste
Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties
Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the unit
Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed