Cook

POSITION TITLE: Cook

DEPARTMENT: Dietary/Food Services

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager/Dietitian

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time (Evening)

PURPOSE (General Description)

Cook is responsible for the following:

1. Review menu and patients diet plan to determine what ingredients will be required
2. Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, marinating, cubing and purée meats, vegetables and fruits.
3. Make menu items according to specified recipes, making sure that the right amount of seasoning is used.
4. Cook nutritious meals, according to standardized protocols, ensuring that cleanliness is given the highest priority.
5. Perform portioning activities on trays, by following set of instructions, on a per patient basis.
6. Oversee the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas such as counters, floors and walls.
7. Perform predictive and regular cleaning and upkeep on kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, grills, fridges and freezers.
8. Timely preform food rotation activities so that food spoilage is kept in check

QUALIFICATIONS

• Food Handler’s Certification with-in 2 months of hire
• Experience desirable, but not a requirement.
• Must be mentally alert.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Clean and appropriately groomed.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitor, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must not pose a direct threat to safety and health of other individuals in the workplace.

Dress Code

Staff will wear appropriate uniforms, shoes, and accessories. Personnel shall be

well groomed with fingernails cleaned and short cropped. Jewelry, make-up and

perfume use shall be kept to a minimum.

Customer Service

• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Recognizes and demonstrates that the customer is the most important person in the company through delivering high quality services. Maintains courtesy, diplomacy and friendliness with internal and external customer groups. Ensure that you treat all visitors and patients fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.