Nursing Home Cook (Full-time)

Coal County Healthcare Authority; Coalgate (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coal County Healthcare Authority seeks a kitchen worker at Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor in Coalgate, OK. The role involves preparing meats, vegetables, soups, and modified patient diets, while supervising shift staff in the absence of a supervisor.

Reports to the Director of Food Service and ensures food is produced to standard recipes and timely. Responsibilities include stock organization, sanitation, following menus, and assisting with dishes or special functions as requested.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Puts up stock using proper storage procedures.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitizes surfaces.
• Follows menus with accurate weighing, measuring, and portioning.
• Assists with dishwashing or special functions as requested by supervisor.
• Operates cooking equipment safely and cleans equipment after use.
• Prepares high-quality food according to standardized recipes.
• Plans cooking schedules to have food prepared on time.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Food preparation

Weighing & measuring

Dietary modification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor - Coalgate, OK 74538, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Any

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, etc. for the regular and modified patient service as determined by daily production sheets. Responsible for the supervision of shift employees in the absence of a supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Food Service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Puts up stock using proper storage procedures, e.g., similar items together, labels facing front, dating when necessary.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces; mops floors according to procedure; takes out trash as necessary performs assigned cleaning duties.
• Follows menus, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food.
• Provides a positive impression of the dietary department when serving the public in patient care areas and dining room. Wears a clean uniform, name badge and hair net.
• Assumes other departmental position or duties, e.g. washing dishes and/or assisting with special functions as requested by supervisor.
• Consults menu for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible.
• Safely operates electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment and pots and pans after use; initiates repairs as needed.
• Prepares high-quality food according to standardized recipes in the correct amounts
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare trays with accuracy, efficiency and with an attractive arrangement.
• Safely uses food preparation utensils.
• Plans cooking schedules to have food prepared on time, but not too far in advance.
• Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of proper techniques for food preparation, including modified diets.
• Demonstrates the ability to implement diet changes and adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes.
• Performs any other duty as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, or GED
• At least 1 year of experience
• Must be at least 18 years old