Cook

COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE•Radford, VA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

A Cook is responsible for handling and preparing food in accordance with approved menus, recipes, and sanitation standards. The employee oversees the work of other dietary personnel and may assume additional responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Dietary Services or the Dietary Supervisor. Prepares or directs preparation of food served in the Center. Follows recipes, menus, and production sheets to ensure a quality product. Works cooperatively with dietary staff and other Center personnel. Complies with established food handling regulations including dietary policies and procedures, local health department instructions, and federal standards. Monitors and records food temperatures throughout the food preparation process including storage, cooking, holding, and serving. Maintains a clean working environment. Reports safety and equipment issues to the Director, Maintenance Director, or Administrator. Assists Director with purchasing, storage, or inventory as directed. Assists Director with maintaining electronic meal service information as directed. Attends in-service, department, or Center meetings as directed. Treats residents and staff with respect and patience Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with food preparation.
Demonstrated cooking skills and ability to follow menus and recipes.
Able to work well with others.
Must be flexible, detail-orientation, ability to multi-task, meet

Responsibilities

Handling and preparing food in accordance with approved menus, recipes, and sanitation standards.
Overseeing the work of other dietary personnel.
Assuming additional responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Dietary Services or the Dietary Supervisor.
Preparing or directs preparation of food served in the Center.
Following recipes, menus, and production sheets to ensure a quality product.
Working cooperatively with dietary staff and other Center personnel.
Complying with established food handling regulations including dietary policies and procedures, local health department instructions, and federal standards.
Monitoring and recording food temperatures throughout the food preparation process including storage, cooking, holding, and serving.
Maintaining a clean working environment.
Reporting safety and equipment issues to the Director, Maintenance Director, or Administrator.
Assisting Director with purchasing, storage, or inventory as directed.
Assisting Director with maintaining electronic meal service information as directed.
Attending in-service, department, or Center meetings as directed.
Treating residents and staff with respect and patience
Performing other duties as assigned.