Cook Full Time

Position Summary

In this role you will be responsible for storing cooking and helping to serve nutritious high quality food and a superb dining experience to residents at the community.

Essential Functions Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares food daily as outlined on the menus; altering or adapting recipes to accommodatespecial dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Coordinates and participates in serving food including monitoring portion control to meet residents requests and minimize waste.
• Maintains an accurate record of chargeable meals (resident guest and catered) and submits record to the office by the designated date each month.
• Assists with menu planning; reviews and adjusts menus with Dietary Manager toaccommodate foods in season vendor sale prices special events and holidays.
• Assists in identifying food and supplies needed for the next weeks menus and reports tothe Dietary Manager.
• Prepares meats for storage and portion control upon delivery; ensures proper handling storage and labeling of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• Maintains a clean orderly safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Ensures compliance with any and all regulations.
• Assists in training other kitchen staff in food preparation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: ServSafe certification

Experience: 1 years of cooking experience