Dietary Cook

BAVARIAN MEADOWS ASSISTED LIVING

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Cook

REPORTS TO: Dietary Director

JOB SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of nutritious meals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and serves foods indicated on planned menus, following standardized recipes and diet manual guidelines, using standard portion sizes, making substitutions only with prior approval.
• Prepare foods according to prescribed sanitation standards.
• Responsible for serving meals at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation appropriately.
• Performs routine record keeping duties, to assist with compilation of department reports.
• Performs clean-up duties as needed for each meal service.
• Uses equipment and materials carefully, and in a safe manner, following correct operation and cleaning procedures.
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists.
• Check and record freezer and refrigerator temperatures.
• Reports all repair and maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follow policies and regulations set by the organization and the State of Iowa

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Enjoys working with the elderly.
• Able to handle complaints graciously.
• Able to take correction maturely.
• Experience in operating kitchen equipment: commercial steamer, convection oven, standard gas or electric range and grill, meat slicer, mixer/grinder, commercial dishwasher, cooking utensils, etc.

EDUCATION: High School

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience is preferred; however, training will be provided for the right candidate

PAY RATE: starting rate $16