Cook

The primary purpose of your position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Food Services Director, to assure that quality food provided at all times. 

Administrative Job Duties

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 Food Services Director.

Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.

Work with the facility's dietician and implement recommended changes as required.

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

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

Assume authority, responsibility, and accountability of Cook.

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

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

Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing.

Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements.

Food Service Job Duties

Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.

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

Serve food in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.

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

Prepare and provide bedtime snacks.

Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.

Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

Assist in serving meals and on a timely basis.

Make only authorized food substitutions.

Assist in food preparation for special meals for meetings, visitors, etc.