Cook FT

SRM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC•Knoxville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks a variety of food for residents, families, and visitors, enhancing the Artful Dining experience. The role promotes the organization’s Golden Rule value by treating others as the employee would like to be treated. The Cook oversees other food-service staff involved in cooking and coordinates culinary assistants’ work. The position is responsible for kitchen operations, food preparation and handling, sanitation, safety, and supporting a dignified, caring atmosphere.

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, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare all food according to the established menu, standardized recipes, portioning, and serving requirements.
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 food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, improve quality, and reduce cost.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates; respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance.
Communicate in a language residents can understand.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment, practice safe working habits and good body mechanics, report hazards promptly, and follow emergency procedures.
Work cooperatively with associates and management, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, and comply with attendance and call-off policies.
Attend or participate in training, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; follow the established dress code.
Refer resident-care inquiries from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Assist with training new dining-services employees as needed.
Take initiative, seek information, offer solutions or suggestions, and take on special projects or assignments outside regular duties.
Coordinate the work of culinary assistants and perform other reasonable assigned duties.