Cook - Part-time

Cura Health•Little Sauk, MN

9d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and cooks nutritious meals according to the daily menu and for special events. Maintains safe food storage practices. Responsible for managing the Dietary Department in the absence of the Dietitian, ensuring adherence to established procedures and standards. The role involves supervising other kitchen staff, planning for department improvements, and maintaining accurate records of resident diet changes and food temperatures.

Requirements

Experience in food preparation and cooking.
Knowledge of safe food handling and storage practices.
Ability to supervise staff.
Understanding of dietary department procedures and standards.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Familiarity with kitchen equipment.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Compliance with facility policies and procedures.
Knowledge of State and Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to dietary departments.
Punctual and dependable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supervisory role within a dietary department.
Assisting with planning for department improvements and changes.
Checking in deliveries from vendors.

Responsibilities

Handles, prepares, and serves food in a safe and sanitary manner.
Ensures meals are prepared and served on time at proper temperatures.
Supervises Second Cook and Dietary Aides in food preparation and sanitation.
Assists Dietitian in planning for department improvements and changes.
Maintains accurate and timely changes of resident diet orders.
Prepares food according to daily menu and standardized recipes in correct amounts.
Prepares food that is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Practices proper portion control.
Manages storage of perishable food and avoids waste.
Obtains food items needed for daily menu preparation.
Informs Dietitian of shortages or possible substitutions.
Checks in deliveries from vendors if time allows.
Utilizes kitchen equipment properly and cleans after each use.
Cleans and sanitizes work area during food preparation and after each use.
Works cooperatively with co-workers.
Abides by and assures compliance to all facility policies and procedures.
Performs any other tasks as assigned by Dietitian.
Complies with all State and Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to the dietary department.
Documents daily activities in Dietary logbook.
Records breakfast and lunch plate count.
Records food temperatures (breakfast and lunch).
Assists with Dietary Aide duties when necessary.
Follows instructions willingly, able to meet deadlines, organizational loyalty, honesty, punctual, and dependable.