Cook - Evening Shift

CHSGa•Waverly Hall, GA

About The Position

The Cook prepares meals for residents according to menus created by dieticians, standardized recipes, and individual diet orders. The role prepares food in large quantities appropriate for older adults, keeps meals on schedule, and supports food service and tray-line operations. The Cook follows food safety, infection control, cleaning, storage, and temperature-monitoring procedures, and uses institutional kitchen equipment and serving utensils. The position also involves checking and storing stock, processing diet changes and substitutions, and communicating courteously with associates, patients, family members, and visitors.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to groups of customers or associates.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare foods for meals according to dietician-created menus, standardized recipes, and diet orders.
Prepare meals in large quantities appropriate for older adults and ensure food is ready and served on time.
Operate kitchen equipment, including mixers, meat slicers, food processors, ovens, and steamers.
Assist with food service and tray-line setup and service, ensuring diets and portion controls are followed.
Process diet changes and new diet orders, follow NPO orders, and record menu substitutions according to procedures.
Provide suitable substitutes for people who refuse foods served and make coffee or tea as requested.
Clean work surfaces, kitchen equipment, dishes, pots, and pans; sweep floors and store unused food and leftovers properly.
Follow infection control policies and proper procedures for cleaning and operating kitchen equipment.
Record freezer, walk-in refrigerator, and water temperatures; check dishwasher sanitizer and chemical levels and replace chemicals when needed.
Check stock and store supplies appropriately, including cleaning materials.
Follow procedures for serving associate meals and return trays to the kitchen if requested.
Report needed repairs to the maintenance department and help fill gaps in kitchen staffing when required.
Communicate in a warm, professional, and helpful manner with associates, patients, family members, and visitors.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts, and perform other duties as necessary.