Cook-On-Call

Brown County • 3150 Gershwin Dr. Green Bay, WI

2d

About The Position

Performs quantity cooking, baking, and food preparation in an institutional setting for patients, residents, and employees. The cook may instruct and observe other food service workers in food preparation. The role includes preparing and serving meals according to standardized recipes, menus, production sheets, dietary requirements, and departmental standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma and six months of experience in quantity food cookery, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of quantity food production, baking principles, portion control, standardized recipes, high-quality food standards, and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of scoop sizes and other standardized measurement tools.
• Ability to convert food measurements and modify recipes to prevent food waste.
• Knowledge of hygiene and sanitary regulations for handling, preparing, and serving food.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with kitchen equipment and chemicals in the work environment.
• Ability to estimate food needs and requisition food accordingly.
• Ability to withstand temperature changes in the work environment.
• Ability to interact with clients therapeutically; organize and plan activities; understand and follow policies, procedures, and oral and written instructions; maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and meet time schedules.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position and remain on one's feet for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with another person's assistance and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, sit and walk intermittently, and perform repetitive grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, and operating controls.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach, and push frequently, and climb and grapple occasionally.
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner, distinguish sounds at various frequencies and volumes, and distinguish people, objects, or injuries at varied distances and under varied lighting conditions.
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, trim, cook, and season food for each meal using proper food-handling techniques and standardized recipes.
• Prepare and bake rolls, pies, cookies, biscuits, desserts, and other foods in large quantities.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meat, fish, poultry, and other foods; prepare entrees, vegetables, and salads.
• Review menus, production sheets, and recipes to determine food types and quantities; requisition and portion food from storage and plan preparation schedules around meal times.
• Consult with the Nutritional Services Manager about modified diets.
• Provide coverage for absent employees.
• Evaluate food for doneness by sight, taste, smell, and temperature.
• Portion food for individual servings and prepare or direct its distribution to tray lines and household serving areas.
• Serve food on tray lines and in the nursing home, portioning according to menus and client or resident orders.
• Monitor heat controls and timers on ovens, steamers, and other equipment.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Maintain proper hot- and cold-food temperatures and handling, and document food temperatures.
• Collect meal tickets and maintain documentation according to departmental standards and applicable requirements, codes, and policies.
• Maintain the safety, cleanliness, care, and order of work areas, dishes, and equipment; complete assigned cleaning duties promptly and efficiently.
• Report repair and maintenance needs to the Nutritional Services Manager or Food Service Supervisor.
• Comply with and monitor departmental safety and quality assurance standards.
• Protect confidential patient, resident, and business information.
• Interact therapeutically with patients and residents when appropriate.
• Assist with training new staff.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service sessions, and training; complete online training courses.
• Interact appropriately and respectfully with team members.
• Assist the food service supervisor with ordering produce and dairy items.
• Perform related functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED