Nursing Home Cook (Full-time)
About The Position
The Nursing Home Cook prepares meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, and other foods for regular and modified patient services according to daily production sheets and menus. The cook works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Food Service and supervises shift employees when a supervisor is absent. The role includes preparing and portioning food according to standardized recipes, accommodating modified diets and diet changes, and preparing trays accurately and attractively. The cook follows appropriate food storage and sanitation procedures, keeps the work area and equipment clean, and safely operates cooking equipment, dishwashers, and food preparation utensils. The cook may also assist with dishwashing, special functions, and other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, and other foods for regular and modified patient services according to daily production sheets.
- Store stock using proper procedures, including grouping similar items, facing labels forward, and dating items when necessary.
- Keep the work area clean and sanitize work surfaces; mop floors according to procedure, remove trash as needed, and perform assigned cleaning duties.
- Follow menus and accurately weigh, measure, and portion food.
- Present a positive impression of the dietary department when serving patients and the public in patient care areas and the dining room.
- Wear a clean uniform, name badge, and hair net.
- Assume other departmental positions or duties, such as washing dishes or assisting with special functions, when requested by the supervisor.
- Consult menus to plan thawing and advance preparation when possible.
- Safely operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; clean equipment, pots, and pans after use; initiate repairs as needed.
- Prepare high-quality food in the correct amounts according to standardized recipes.
- Prepare trays accurately and efficiently, arranging food attractively.
- Safely use food preparation utensils.
- Plan cooking schedules so food is ready on time without being prepared too far in advance.
- Apply proper food preparation techniques, including techniques for modified diets.
- Implement diet changes and adjust for nutritionally equivalent substitutes.
- Supervise shift employees when a supervisor is absent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
