Cook- Modesto (FT)

About the role

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving food to residents, maintaining food and sanitation quality, and participating in all dining services as directed

Work Schedule/ Shift

TBD, days may vary

Compensation

Starting at $17.50/hour

What you'll do

• Prepare meals and snacks that are consistently tasteful, nutritious, and appealing to residents and guests.
• Maintain a sanitary, orderly, and safe kitchen and dining environment.
• Assist with menu planning, reviewing, and adjusting menus with Supervisor to accommodate foods in season, special events, and holidays.
• Alter or adapt meals to accommodate the special dietary needs of residents.
• Help with ordering, delivery, and inventory of food, supplies, and equipment, as directed.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of food for infection control.
• Notify Supervisor of malfunction of equipment or appliances.
• Recognize improvement opportunities.
• Prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Develop constructive relationships with co-workers, residents, and families.
• Stay in compliance with State and Federal food handling and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications 

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must continually demonstrate ongoing sustained ability to perform these physical demands: 

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Bend or twist their body.