Cook

Paloma Springs Healthcare; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paloma Springs Healthcare in Truth or Consequences, NM, is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring food handling, and ensuring nutritionally appropriate food in compliance with regulations.

You will follow standardized recipes, assist with ordering and storage, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain quality and timely meal service. Prior experience in large-scale cooking and long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals per planned menus and recipes; consults supervisor or dietitian for menu changes.
• Reviews menus and production guides to determine quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food following safe handling guidelines and regulations.
• Assists with ordering, storage and timely preparation of meals.
• Maintains quality and follows standardized recipes; uses substitutes when required.
• Operates kitchen utensils and equipment; cooks using various methods.
• Prepares modified and diet foods; assists with special function meals.
• Performs prep tasks (washing, peeling, cutting) and portions meat for nutrition accuracy.
• Presents meals attractively with gravies, sauces and garnishes; tests for palatability.
• Monitors food temperatures and records results.
• Makes menu changes with supervisor approval; uses substitutes as directed.
• Practices proper hand hygiene, thawing, labeling, and temperature checks.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen and equipment after use; follows cleaning schedule.
• Meets meal schedules and timelines.
• In absence of Dietary Manager, reports to Cook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety food handling

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalency

Job description

Job Summary

The 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.

Job Summary

The 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.

Job Qualifications

• Highschool 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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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