Cook

Calveria Senior Living; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Calveria Senior Living is seeking a Community Cook to assist the Food & Beverage Director in preparing meals for Residents, ensuring safety and appetizing presentation in line with dietary standards.

Responsibilities include following the daily menu, maintaining cleanliness, supervising servers when needed, and handling equipment; Must have Serv Safe Certification and knowledge of health and safety regulations; English reading/writing required.

Qualifications

• Serv Safe Certification required.
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures per state guidelines.
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills.
• Experienced in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for Residents within the daily menu.
• Keeps food service areas clean and organized.
• Supervises servers in absence of the Food & Beverage Director.
• Maintains safe, neat, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Operates equipment including ovens, mixers, steam tables, refrigerators.
• Ensures diets are followed for Residents, and tracks meals.
• Reports waste or breakage to the Food & Beverage Director.
• Complies with safety policies and emergency procedures.
• Communicates changes in Residents' health to supervisor.

Skills

Senior care

English literacy

Kitchen safety

Food prep

Education

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

The Community Cook reports to the Food & Beverage Director and assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.

Cook Procedure:

Essential Functions:

• Prepares food items on Food & Beverage Director' s daily menu for Residents within scheduled time frame.
• Keeps food service areas clean.
• Supervises servers in the absence of the Food & Beverage Director .
• Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Assures that Resident diets are being followed.
• Assures employees and Resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis.
• Reports to Food & Beverage Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment.
• Observes and communicates to Food & Beverage Director any problems or potential problems in the dietary department.
• Has the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Has the ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.
• Has the ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
• Has the ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
• Has the ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting
• Has the ability to relate well with other employees and Residents of the Community.
• Is neat, clean, and works safely.
• Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.
• Respects Resident rights and adheres to Community policy on Resident care.
• Performs all other duties assigned by Food & Beverage Director .

Compliance and Safety:

• Follows all emergency procedures.
• Understands all safety policies and procedures.
• Reports on-the-job injuries to the Food & Beverage Director before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively with Food & Beverage Director and other staff.
• Immediately advises Food & Beverage Director of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifying chef if expected to be late or unable to work in accordance with Community HR policies and procedures, and follows work schedule.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Serv Safe Certification required.
• Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines.
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills.
• Experienced in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time.
• May be subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, and falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working.
• Can determine quality and palatability of food through taste and smell.

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