Cook

Grand Terrace

Come join our team and start making a difference!

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.

However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position, or is delegated to you by your supervisor, the Director of Food Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions


* Review menus prior to preparation of food.


* Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.


* Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.


* Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.


* Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.


* Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.


* Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.


* Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook.


* Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.


* Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.


* Process diet changed and new diets as received from Nursing Services.


* Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

Personnel Functions


* Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.


* Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.


* Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Direct of Food Services.

Staff Development


* Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that maybe become necessary.


* Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.


* Attend and participate in annual HazCom, blood borne pathogens, and TB in-service training programs.

Dietary Service


* Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.


* Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.


* Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.


* Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.


* Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.


* Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.


* Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's mea...