Cook

Performs daily kitchen duties to provide a safe, clean, and sanitized environment for our patients, residents, customers, and partners with quality service in mind. Prepares and plans foods according to menu, order, diet, and standardized recipe and portion control. Prepares food to be palatable appetizing and attractive. Utilizes leftovers avoiding waste. Properly labels and dates food products for storage. Maintains a clean and sanitized work area. May be required to work overtime and alternate shifts. Has the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Determines food items and prepares them for service Is able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing Ability to execute culinary knife skills Reads and follows standardized recipes Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served Cooks to order Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Dishes meals Orders supplies Maintains proper food temperature log sheets Maintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheets Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessary Performs dishwashing as necessary Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) Direct patient care; takes patient meal orders, correcting food items within allowed prescribed diets, using EPIC as needed. Working directly with the patients by suggestions on items to have. Calculates intake per diet guidelines and requirements Prepares therapeutic food items following prescribed diets and modify the diets Maintains time management with cooking and taking the patients orders Handles patient concerns and complaints Intakes and prepares conference room or other large department functions as requested. Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering) Excellent customer service skills needed Works well on a team and on their own EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One year of experience as a cook required. Internal training required. Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days