Line Cook I FT40

Maryland Masonic Homes • Cockeysville, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of food service management, this role coordinates the production of hot foods, cold foods, and catered menu items. The Line Cook monitors the work of other cooks and staff involved in food preparation to ensure production, performance, procedures, and finished products meet quality and sanitation standards. This position is for a Full-Time role working 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Must have current Serv-Safe certification.
• Previous experience in Food Service Operations.
• One year’s experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek new methods and principles and the willingness to incorporate them into the Dietary practices.
• Must maintain professional competence through participation in programs of continuing education.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure and weight using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to meet the standards of the MMH MVP Customer Service Program.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies etc., in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Slip Resistant Shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food items using standardized recipes, for regular and therapeutic diets and proper quantities according to the planned menu, resident choices, and production records.
• Prepares, stores, and disposes of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Uses proper tasting technique to ensure quality taste and palatability prior to service.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service.
• Records food temperatures according to established policy.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer units have an internal thermometer, are within appropriate ranges, and document according to policy.
• Washes pots, pans, serving utensils, etc. according to established procedure for manual and automatic dishwashing as needed.
• Assists in receiving, storage, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies as indicated by the supervisor.
• Performs assigned cleaning assignments and uses the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains food service equipment and workspaces in a clean and safe condition at all times.
• Is responsible for opening and / or closing the kitchen, including turning on and off all cooking equipment and lights in the kitchen area.
• Is responsible in completing the closing check list in the absence of supervisor.
• Is responsible for assuring that all employees have completed their work assignments at the end of the evening shift in the absence of supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with regulations governing the Food Service operations.
• Assists in formulating menus and controlling the food costs and waste.
• Assures a safe and sanitary environment in dietary service for all residents, employees, and visitors.
• Assures that foods and supplies are handled according to Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Coordinates department services and activities with other related departments in the absence of the supervisor.
• Maintains working relations with other department supervisors and coordinate department services to assure that services can be performed without interruptions.
• Promptly reports equipment or facility damage to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED