Cook, RL, FT

Salemtowne•Winston-Salem, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares quality food for residents, staff, and guests in compliance with accepted nutritional and sanitation guidelines. This role involves ensuring the safety of prepared foods by monitoring temperatures, maintaining sanitary working conditions, preparing meals according to menus and recipes, and assisting in controlling food costs. The Cook also contributes to resident satisfaction by suggesting menu innovations and enhancements, supports other departments by preparing special meals, and upholds the company's culture and philosophy. Compliance with all relevant regulations and policies, including HIPAA, is essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of food preparation methods and operations, of kitchen equipment and materials used in food prep work.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm approach during stressful situations.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude toward customer service and have a genuine interest in geriatric care and uphold the philosophy of the community.
Proficient in reading, writing, and following written and verbal directions.
Uphold the utmost attention to the cleanliness and detail towards sanitation in food service.
Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
Capability to handle routine problems effectively.
Demonstrated knowledge of safely operating kitchen equipment (i.e., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef knives).
High School diploma or GED.
Two (2) years’ experience in Food Service industry as a cook, and preferably in high volume establishments.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in high volume establishments.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of prepared foods by monitoring food temperatures on a predetermined schedule to verify that food is held within accepted temperatures ranges set forth by regulatory agencies, recording those results in a Food Temperature Log, and taking corrective action if a temperature is outside accepted range.
Maintains sanitary working conditions by meeting standards set by State and County Health Departments as well as following Salemtowne's daily and weekly schedules for cleaning food preparation and staging areas and utensils.
Prepares meals by following approved menus, recipes, and food production sheets.
Assists in controlling food costs by properly storing and labeling leftovers, monitoring waste, and consistently completing the waste sections on the Daily Food Production sheets; suggests and implements waste reduction projects.
Optimizes resident satisfaction by suggesting menu innovations, improved presentation of food, and other enhancements to the overall dining experience.
Supports efforts of other department's (e.g., Marketing Development, etc.) efforts by preparing special meals for meetings, conferences, charitable projects, etc.
Supports teamwork within the company by assisting departments with special requests and projects at the discretion of the supervisor.
Supports Salemtowne Shines culture & philosophy.
Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
Adheres to Salemtowne’s policies and procedures regarding the compliance program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
Follows all local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
Adheres to the Salemtowne’s policies and procedures covering privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.