Cook

Journey; Thomasville (GA); In loco; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

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Journey in Thomasville, GA is seeking a dedicated cook for institutional food service. You will prepare meals with strict portion control, ensure proper thawing and storage, and follow menus and production sheets under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating and sanitizing equipment, recording temperatures, documenting substitutions, and maintaining daily cleaning and labeling. Communication with residents and staff supports quality care.

Competenze

• Must read and interpret recipes, menus and production sheets.
• Knowledge of portion control and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with Board of Health regulations and state requirements.

Mansioni

• Prepare meals and serve using portion control directives.
• Ensure proper thawing, storage and proper time management.
• Check menus and review daily production sheets with supervisor.
• Safely operate and sanitize equipment after use.
• Take and document meal temperatures and cooler/freezer readings.
• Record substitutions and maintain labeling and dating of foods.
• Maintain daily cleaning schedules and communicate with staff.

Conoscenze

Portion control

Recipe interpretation

Food safety & sanitation

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Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares meals and serves, using portion control directives.
• Make sure all foods are pulled and thawed in proper time and stored properly.
• Check menus and make sure any pre-preparation is completed.
• Check daily menus and review daily production sheet with Food Service Supervisor.
• Safely operate equipment, making sure it is properly cleaned and sanitized after each use. Report equipment problems as per facility policy.
• Take temperatures of foods for each meal and document.
• Check daily temperatures of cooler/freezer and document.
• Record meal substitutions, if applicable.
• Maintain cleaning schedule to verify proper cleaning is completed on a daily basis and document.
• Label and date foods and rotate properly.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.

EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of (1) year institutional food service experience as a cook.
• Experience in long-term care or hospital food production is preferred.
• Must be able to effectively read and interpret recipes, menus, production sheets,etc.
• Must have knowledge of quantity and quality cooking.
• Must be knowledgeable of portion control and quality assurance.
• Must have knowledge of modified diets.
• Must have knowledge regarding ordering and/or purchasing of food items.
• Must be familiar with Board of Health regulations and state requirements.
• Must be able to communicate with fellow employees and with Food Service Director and other departments.
• Able to read, write and understand instructions.

OTHER JOB DEMANDS

• All foods are properly garnished for each meal.
• Check foods in for accuracy and proper storage.
• Assist with monthly inventories.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance program.
• Meet with Dietary Manager on a daily basis when working.
• Other duties as assigned.

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