Cook - Part-Time

PACS•Boca Raton, FL

10d

About The Position

The Cook manages and operates the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and reports to the Dietary Supervisor. The role prepares meals and special diets, maintains food safety and sanitation, assists with meal service, and supports dietary staff. This position has supervisory responsibilities when the Dietary Supervisor is absent. The work involves frequent standing or walking, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner.
Prepare tasteful meals and a variety of foods in large quantities.
Follow prepared menus and portion-control guides.
Prepare special diets accurately and prepare pureed foods.
Record food temperatures for meals.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving meals and clean the cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Present food appealingly to residents.
Follow cleaning schedules.
Manage and operate the kitchen and supervise as needed in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
Cooperate with personnel in all departments and work under supervision when applicable.