Prep Cook

POSITION: The Prep Cook assists the Cook in the preparation of palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and consistent with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, that meet daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Follow recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles and recipes prepared by Dietitian § Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.

* Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.

* Aid cook with alternate menu items, such as salads, fruit plates, etc.

* Prepare simple dishes such as salads, desserts, etc.

* Measure ingredients and seasoning to be used in cooking * Assist the cook with tray line preparation * Portion salads and desserts for lunch * Label, stock, store and dispose of food supplies and prepared food in accordance with department procedures and in compliance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable * Follow facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area * Use personal protective equipment when indicated * Follow facility procedures for resident trays that require special handling * Inspect food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems * Correct problems and/or report problems promptly to Dietary Services Supervisor * Assist Supervisor with preparations for county, state, and federal inspections, including attending survey training and interacting with state surveyors as instructed by Supervisor * Attend in-service education as assigned and apply information to job tasks * Report injury to self or others to Supervisor, immediately * Report any unsafe/hazardous conditions to Supervisor or Administrator immediately * Performs other duties as required and assigned QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: * High School graduate or equivalent preferred * ServSafe Certification, preferred * At least one year experience cooking in a commercial kitchen or health care dietary department preferred.

Functional literacy and knowledge of basic concepts of nutrition and diet management for regular, modified and therapeutic diets.