Cook- Columbus Colony for Elderly Care

Community Name:Columbus Colony for Elderly Care

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nourishing and attractive meals and other foods to residents as required to support the menu specific diet orders and other community events.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Reviews food menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared for all of the facility's dining rooms

Acquires all necessary items for upcoming food cycles

Prepares meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality and minimize waste

Reviews menus to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets (i.e., soft, pureed, etc) before preparing food

Uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required

Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers

Maintains Dining Services department according to established rules and regulations of sanitation

Directs and assists in performing daily and scheduled cleaning duties

Stores food in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements, food spoilage and sanitation

Meets meal schedules

Serves meals according to portion control

Checks meal trays for accuracy before they leave the kitchen area

Records menu changes

Manages the schedule for other cooks, diet technicians and dining services assistants

Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel

Maintains confidentiality of necessary information

Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste

Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties

Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the unit

Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate

Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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