What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living Cook position at Promenade at Chestnut Ridge?
Summary: The Cook prepares and cooks meals for residents and maintains standards of kitchen cleanliness under the direction of the Food Service Director.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully each individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Six (6) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position requires knowledge of special diets.
- May require lifting or bending. Must be able to lift 25-35 pounds
Language skills:
- Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, residents’ families and other employees of the company
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the food service director
- Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes
- Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus
- Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times
- Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy
- Responds to resident issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room
- Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules
- Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment
- Insures all food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated
- Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost
- Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies
- Cleans all food equipment, kitchen and food storage areas