Cook Position Summary:
Provides high quality meals at all times to residents guests and staff. Participates in all aspects of food production. The cook reports to the Director of Dining Services.
Cook Responsibilities:
- Prepares all food in accordance with the daily menu planner using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
- Works the food line during mealtime.
- Plates food in an attractive manner and ensures that all condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.
- Keeps work area and serving line equipment clean and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules.
- Ensures proper food temperature maintenance.
- Keeps stock rooms coolers & freezers clean and ensures that food supply stocks are rotated all perishables are labeled dated and stored properly.
- Keeps food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.
- Attends all required training inservice and staff meetings.
- Performs all duties in adherence to Lighthouse Senior Living of Ellicott City standards.
- Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents the preservation of equipment and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents visitors and coworkers.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures of Lighthouse Senior Living.
- Performs other duties as assigned.