Senior Cook

Dodge County•Juneau, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality bulk quantities of menu items in accordance with established recipes. This role involves collaborating with other cooks, managing food and supply utilization to minimize waste, and maintaining food safety standards. The Senior Cook also assists in training and leading other food service personnel, ensures compliance with sanitation procedures, and maintains a clean and safe work environment. Additionally, this position involves receiving stock, rotating inventory, portioning food according to dietary needs, and assisting with serving and cleaning duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety measures.
Ability to understand and follow Health Department rules and regulations and SafeServ Guidelines.
Knowledge of quality food preparation, storage, sanitation, and equipment safety.
Ability to follow recipes and cook large quantities.
Ability to safely operate various kitchen equipment.
Ability to follow proper safe handling and utilization of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Ability to safely operate and be able to train others on the operation of various kitchen equipment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and assure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest as well as a clean environment.
Ability to work tactfully and cooperatively with residents, families, visitors, and entire staff throughout the organization.
Ability to verbally communicate with residents, families, the public, and other members of the organization.
Must be able to exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner.
Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions.
Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications consistent for this position.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with other cooks to assure food preparation and cooking duties are communicated and completed.
Works with Supervisors to assure utilization of food and supplies including leftovers to minimize waste.
Prepares and cooks high quality bulk quantities of menu items in accordance with established recipes.
Monitors food temperature and refrigeration equipment; maintains records regarding temperatures.
Receives and check’s in all stock items from distributors and inspects for damages.
Rotates stock upon putting it away with First In First Out protocol.
Monitors stock for dented or damages, date marks products, communication to Director and ordering assistant regarding shortages and items we did not receive.
Moves food product in and out of storerooms, coolers, freezers, and to resident households.
Portions food and serving in accordance with diet and preferences.
Bakes food items as necessary.
Notifies Manager of special supplies requests or equipment maintenance needs.
Assists in the training of other food service personnel, as requested.
Assists in leading and directing the work of other food service personnel, as needed.
Maintains compliance with food handling safety standards and sanitation procedures; reports unsafe conditions, hazardous equipment, or accidents immediately.
Maintains food storage, work areas, and associated spaces in a clean and safe condition according to established policies and procedures.
Washes and sanitizes dishes, counters, kitchen equipment, and floors assuring Health Department standards of sanitation and safety are met at all times.
Routinely cleans stoves, steamtables, oven equipment, refrigerator, freezer, floors, etc.
Maintains orderly and safe storage of food and supplies.
Assists in setting up serving lines; serves and feeds as needed.
Reports change of resident condition and tracks/updates resident diet changes.
Clears and clean tables and chairs after use.
Cleans up spills or breakage immediately.
Restocks condiments and dishes/silverware as needed.
Empties and cleans trash receptacles.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 observed paid holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions
HRA
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Short-term disability
Flex spending
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.