Cook - Assisted Living

Prestige Care•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, resident preferences, and sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager. The position serves residents in an assisted living community and supports a safe, dignified, and caring environment. The Cook also protects resident, team member, department, community, and company information and records, and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust.

Requirements

At least one year of cooking experience in a restaurant, hospital dietary department, or similar environment; general kitchen or dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience.
Required state certification or food service license.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve food according to menus and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture; sample food before service for quality assurance.
Cook and hold food at appropriate temperatures and record food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process.
Review menus with the supervisor and record necessary substitutions.
Ensure food supplies are available and prepared for upcoming meals, and notify the supervisor of needed supplies.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, clean spills, and assist with daily or scheduled cleaning.
Store, rotate, prepare, and label food according to applicable Federal, State, and local guidelines and company policy; discard outdated food.
Work with dietary staff to ensure equipment is functioning properly and operating at appropriate temperatures; record equipment temperatures as needed and promptly report faulty equipment.
Follow facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly report unsafe conditions.
Assist with planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.
Assist with storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Demonstrate company core values and support a dignified, caring atmosphere with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
Protect privacy and confidentiality and maintain a safe and secure working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.