Cook FT

SR COMPANIES LLC•Cumming, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks a variety of food for residents, families, and visitors, while enhancing the dining experience through Artful Dining. The role promotes the organization’s Golden Rule value and helps maintain a dignified, caring, and safe environment. The Cook oversees the work of food service staff involved in cooking and coordinates culinary assistants. The position also requires following established menus, recipes, sanitation and safety procedures, and organizational policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to the established menu and standardized recipes, ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and service.
Assume responsibility for kitchen operations and handle kitchen situations according to established policies and procedures.
Follow sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules; clean food service equipment, the kitchen, and food storage areas daily.
Suggest menu or recipe changes consistent with dietician guidelines and aimed at using surplus food and supplies.
Oversee proper food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, improve quality, and reduce costs.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates; respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance.
Communicate in a language each resident can understand.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment, use safe working habits and body mechanics, report hazards promptly, and follow emergency procedures.
Work collaboratively with associates and management, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, and comply with attendance and call-off policies.
Attend or participate in trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; wear clean, appropriate attire according to the dress code.
Refer family and visitor inquiries about resident care to the immediate supervisor and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Assist with training new dining services employees as needed.
Take initiative, seek information, offer suggestions, and take on special projects or assignments outside regular duties.
Coordinate the work of culinary assistants and perform other reasonable duties as assigned.