Cook - Assisted Living

Brookside Assisted Living•Redmond, OR

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 role supports a dignified, caring atmosphere and maintains resident, team member, department, and company privacy and confidentiality while following safe working practices. The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves meals to food and nutrition standards, checks food quality before service, and records food and equipment temperatures as needed. The position also helps review menus, arrange substitutions and supplies, maintain safe and sanitary food storage and preparation, assist with special meals and events, and participate in training and staff meetings.

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 instead 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 temperatures throughout cooking and holding.
Work with the supervisor to review menus and record needed substitutions.
Ensure food supplies are available and prepared for upcoming meals, and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed.
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prepare, and label food according to applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and company policy; discard outdated food.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 functions properly and is at the appropriate temperature; 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of resident, team member, department, center, community, company, and record information.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.