Cook

NewCourtland•Philadelphia, PA

11d

About The Position

What You'll Do: Follow recipes and prepare foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by the Dietitian Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times Supervises the kitchen staff who assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment Continuously clean food service work areas as food preparation and service is done Use food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste Prepare and maintain supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences Inspect trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Director of Food Service Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules Follow facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times in order to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area. Use personal protective equipment when indicated. Inspect food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Corrects problems and/or reports promptly to the Director of Food Services. Communicate with the Director of Food Services throughout shift as needed to best meet the needs of residents Assist Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor Attend in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks Report injury to self or others to Supervisor immediately

Responsibilities

Follow recipes and prepare foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by the Dietitian
Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times
Supervises the kitchen staff who assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment
Continuously clean food service work areas as food preparation and service is done
Use food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste
Prepare and maintain supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences
Inspect trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Director of Food Service
Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules
Follow facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times in order to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area. Use personal protective equipment when indicated.
Inspect food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Corrects problems and/or reports promptly to the Director of Food Services.
Communicate with the Director of Food Services throughout shift as needed to best meet the needs of residents
Assist Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor
Attend in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks
Report injury to self or others to Supervisor immediately