Cook

Pinnacle North Bethesda; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle North Bethesda is seeking a cook to support the Dining program by preparing all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. You will follow standardized recipes and coordinate meal production with serving hours, ensuring dietary needs are met.

In this role you will monitor temperature, taste, hygiene, and health standards, assist with training new kitchen staff, and adhere to safety and loss prevention procedures while following all applicable policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as cook.
• Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes.
• Coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Prepare therapeutic/modified diets as directed.
• Monitor temperature, taste, and quality of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.
• Follow safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Attend in-services as required.
• Follow local, state, and federal food handling policies.
• Document temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Reading and writing

Diet modification knowledge

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards of this community, carrying out the Dining program. Prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Chef / Kitchen Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes.
• Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Prepare all special dietary need as directed by the Resident Menus.
• Monitor all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen employees.
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Attend all in-services as required.
• Responsible for following all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Minimum of two years experience as cook preparing full line of menu items.
• Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.