Cook

Description

Position Summary:

The cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean or organized safe kitchen environment. This position is responsible for preparing the food in an appetizing and appealing manner.

Essential Functions:

• •Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus
• •Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products
• •Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences
• •Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
• •Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
• •Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested
• •Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances
• •Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
• •The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• •The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• •Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• •Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• •Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• •Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• •Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• •Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• •Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• •Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• •All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• •Must have a high school education
• •Experience in cooking for large groups a plus
• •Certified in food-preparation training preferred - ServeSafe Certified
• •Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
• •Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com