Cook

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus. • Complies with quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food. • Applies “5 Star” customer service approach in all aspects of job. • Perform defined work routines using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by supervisor. • Follow cleaning duties as assigned and scheduled. • Required to perform duties efficiently in order to accomplish tasks in allotted time. • Required to assist in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment, food storage area, and supply areas according to the facility schedule. • Required to remove garbage from the kitchen and to clean trash containers. As needed. • Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies. • Complies with schedule as established by supervisor and attends scheduled department staff meetings. • Completes ongoing in-services, training and education • Compliant with and maintains all regulatory documentation on dining standards to ensure Federal, State and Local regulatory compliance • Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. • Reports to the appropriate managers any known or suspected violations of policy and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct. • Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care. • Actively supports Wingate’s commitment to providing “5 Star” service on all quality objectives, with an emphasis on continual improvement. • Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Position Requirements:
• Successful completion of ServSafe certification course preferred. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Minimum of three years’ experience as a Cook in a food service environment required. • Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities. • Must be willing to assist at another facility for coverage or help during an emergency; travel will be reimbursed.

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