Cook - Part-time - evening hours

Cura Health•Long Prairie, MN

5d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and cooks nutritious meals according to the daily menu and for special events. Maintains safe food storage practices. Responsible for managing the Dietary Department in the absence of the Dietitian, ensuring adherence to established procedures and standards. This is a part-time position with evening hours.

Requirements

Follows instructions willingly.
Able to meet deadlines.
Organizational loyalty.
Honesty.
Punctual.
Dependable.

Nice To Haves

Management of the Dietary Department in absence of the Dietitian.
Ensures procedures and standards developed by the Dietitian and Administrator are followed.

Responsibilities

Handles, prepares, and serves food in a safe and sanitary manner.
Ensures meals are prepared and served on time at proper temperatures.
Supervises Second Cook and Dietary Aides in food preparation and sanitation.
Assists Dietitian in planning for department improvements and changes.
Maintains accurate and timely changes of resident diet orders.
Prepares food according to daily menu and standardized recipes in correct amounts.
Prepares food that is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Practices proper portion control.
Manages storage of perishable food and avoids waste.
Obtains food items needed for daily menu preparation.
Informs Dietitian of shortages or possible substitutions.
Checks in deliveries from vendors if time allows.
Utilizes kitchen equipment properly and cleans after each use.
Cleans and sanitizes work area during and after food preparation.
Works cooperatively with co-workers.
Abides by and assures compliance with all facility policies and procedures.
Performs any other tasks as assigned by Dietitian.
Complies with all State and Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to the dietary department.
Documents daily activities in the Dietary logbook.
Records breakfast and lunch plate count.
Records food temperatures (breakfast and lunch).
Assists with Dietary Aide duties when necessary.