Cook

OPCO Skilled Management; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a PRN cook to prepare and serve meals in accordance with menus and recipes, while monitoring safety and food handling guidelines. The role emphasizes nutritious, quality food service in a healthcare setting and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate has high school education or equivalent and prior cooking experience in large-scale operations, with preference for long-term care exposure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes; consults supervisor or dietitian for changes.
• Reviews menus, census, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine food quantities.
• Prepares food following safety guidelines and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated; ensures timely service.
• Maintains standards for quality; uses substitutes when required; follows recipes.
• Operates kitchen equipment (blenders, mixers, slicers, steamer, oven, range, tilts).
• Prepares consistency modifed and diet foods; assists with special meals.
• Performs washing, peeling, and cutting as needed; portions meats for menu compliance.
• Presents dishes attractively; tastes for palatability; records temperatures before service.
• Makes menu changes under supervision; uses nutrition substitutes when approved.
• Practices proper handwashing; stores foods correctly; uses gloves; checks fridges/freezers temperatures.
• Maintains cleaning schedules; cleans work areas and equipment; handles trash.
• Meets meal schedules; reports to the Dietary Manager as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Two years as cook in large-scale operation

One year’s work experience in long term care

Job description

Job Type: PRN

Your Job Summary

Th cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

QUALIFICIATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations;
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu; Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; Uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval.
• Uses proper hand washing techniques; Thaws foods appropriately; Stores food using correct packaging and labeling; Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required; Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned; Takes trash to dumpster if assigned; Washes pots and pans when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

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