Part-Time Cook

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments. Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision. Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Supervisory Requirements: This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualification: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum one year experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility.

Skills: Ability to read technical procedures and recipes, apply math concepts, solve practical problems, interpret various instructions, and effectively communicate with management and staff.

Certificates: Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate. Knowledge with PCC preferred. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking/hearing, tasting/smelling; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; typically low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.