General Purpose
It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.
Essential Duties
* Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
* Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
* Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
* Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
* Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts.
* Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training ...