Full Time Cook (Skilled Nursing Facility)

Job Title: Cook

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our culinary team.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while preparing delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of our residents.

Your culinary expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing our residents' dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:


* Food Preparation & Cooking:
+ Prepare and cook a variety of meals in large quantities, following prepared menus and portion control guidelines.
+ Accurately prepare special diets and pureed foods as required.


* Safety & Sanitation:
+ Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and cooking areas, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
+ Monitor food temperatures and maintain proper quaternary solution levels in sanitizer buckets.


* Collaboration & Communication:
+ Work harmoniously with staff across all departments to ensure smooth meal service.
+ Assist in serving meals and maintaining a welcoming dining atmosphere.
+ Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.


* Training & Supervision:
+ Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
+ Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring all cleaning schedules and procedures are followed.


* Presentation:
+ Strive to make food presentation appealing to residents, enhancing their dining experience.

Qualifications:


* Education & Experience:
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.


* Skills:
+ Ability to read and follow technical procedures and recipes effectively.
+ Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
+ Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions.


* Certificates & Licenses:
+ Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate.
+ Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
+ Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands:


* Ability to stand and walk frequently; occasional sitting.


* Frequently reach, push, and pull; lift up to 50 pounds.


* Capable of climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching occasionally.


* Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.