Cook

Homewood Living Williamsport•Williamsport, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares foods of high nutritional quality and palatability for residents and guests. This role involves handling and preparing food according to proper dietary procedures, infection control procedures, and sanitary regulations. The Cook is responsible for inspecting and tasting prepared foods for temperature, quality, quantity, and correct seasoning and cooking techniques, as well as making appropriate documentation. They must recognize the value of special diets and ensure food is palatable for all residents. Daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas are also key responsibilities, following established work procedures and standards of sanitation. The Cook assists with special food functions (banquets, teas, etc.), transportation of food carts, and may supervise dietary staff in the absence of a supervisor. All information regarding residents, their condition, and family must be treated as confidential, and the Cook must comply with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Experience or education in food service preparation.
Knowledge of cooking procedures and large quantity recipes.
Ability to understand and follow oral and printed instructions.
Ability to read, write and understand English well.
High degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
Ability to do repeated pushing of tray carts, and lifting or carrying a minimum of 25 pounds throughout an eight hour shift.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the course of an eight hour shift.
Must treat residents and the public with kindness and respect in a cheerful manner.

Responsibilities

Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
Handles and prepares food according to proper dietary procedures, infection control procedures and sanitary regulations.
Inspects and tastes prepared foods for temperature, quality, quantity and correct seasoning and cooking techniques.
Makes appropriate documentation.
Recognizes the value of special diets and makes food palatable for all residents.
Responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas by following established work procedures and standards of sanitation.
Assists with special food functions (banquets, teas, etc.).
Assists with the transportation of food carts.
Assists in the supervision of dietary staff in the absence of the supervisor.
Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.