Cook

SRM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC•Lake Oconee, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks a variety of food for residents, families, and visitors, supporting the SRIM Management experience in Artful Dining. The role promotes the organization’s Golden Rule value by treating residents, families, and associates with consideration and respect. The Cook oversees the work of food service staff involved in cooking, coordinates culinary assistants, and may help train new dining services employees. The Cook is responsible for kitchen operations, including preparing food according to established menus and standardized recipes, proper portioning and serving, safe food handling, sanitation, cleaning, and equipment and storage-area upkeep. The role also supports a dignified and caring dining environment, responds courteously to requests, follows safety and emergency procedures, and complies with organizational policies, including attendance, dress code, and HIPAA requirements. Other reasonable duties and special assignments may be requested.

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.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to the established menu and standardized recipes, ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and serving.
Assume responsibility for kitchen operations and handle kitchen situations according to established policies and procedures.
Follow sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules; clean food service equipment, the kitchen, and food storage areas daily.
Suggest menu or recipe changes that follow dietician guidelines and help use surplus foods and supplies.
Oversee food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, maintain quality, and reduce cost.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates, and respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance.
Communicate in a language each resident is capable of understanding.
Help maintain a safe and secure work environment, practice safe working habits and good body mechanics, and report hazards promptly to a supervisor.
Follow established policies and procedures during emergency situations.
Work cooperatively with associates and management and maintain a positive, respectful attitude toward work issues, policies, procedures, and people.
Comply with attendance and call-off policies; attend or participate in trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; and follow the dress code.
Refer resident-care inquiries from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor and comply with HIPAA regulations.
May assist with training new dining services employees.
Take initiative, seek additional information, offer suggestions or solutions, and take on special projects or assignments outside regular duties.
Coordinate the work of culinary assistants and perform other reasonable assigned duties.