Cook

PACS•Heritage Harbour, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The Cook reports to the Dietary Supervisor and is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area. The role involves preparing tasteful meals in large quantities, following menus and portion control guides, and accurately preparing special diets and pureed foods. The Cook must also record food temperatures, maintain sanitizer solutions, assist with serving meals, clean the cooking area and serving carts, and report resident care concerns. Additionally, the Cook participates in the training of dietary staff, ensures cleaning schedules are followed, and makes food presentations appealing to residents. This role has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner.
Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Prepare special diets accurately.
Record food temperatures for the meals.
Prepare pureed foods.
Work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving the different meals.
Clean cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Cooperate with other personnel.
Supervise and work under supervision.
Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed.