Cook

Polaris Healthcare•Troy, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to the food service program's menus. The Cook will also adjust menus to utilize available food items, monitor temperatures, maintain a clean kitchen, and ensure proper food storage for infection control. Additional duties include preparing and plating meals, managing leftovers, cleaning, stocking, monitoring inventory, and maintaining kitchen equipment.

Requirements

Willingness to learn and work.
Enjoyment in working with older adults.
Experience in food handling and preparation.

Nice To Haves

Batch cooking for institutions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food, using menus in the food service program.
Adjust menus to utilize foods in the refrigerator and freezer to prevent waste and spoilage.
Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
Maintain a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment.
Ensure proper storage of food for infection control.
Preparing food and plating meals.
Properly store or discard leftovers, and take out garbage.
Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels.
Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.).
Carry out other duties as assigned.