Cook

POSITION:
Cook

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Director of Culinary Services/Executive Chef

DEPARTMENT:
Dining

STATUS:
Non-Exempt/Hourly

The Cook is responsible for participating in the planning, preparation, cooking and plating of meals. Other responsibilities include cleaning, providing training and direction to dietary aids, serving, stocking and reporting inventory needs to the Director of Culinary Services.

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Customer service oriented and ability to multi task
• Previous food service experience, preferred
• Must successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening
• Current CPR certification
• Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner

• Cooks, or otherwise, prepares high-quality, nutritious meals with excellent food presentation according to recipes and/or menu
• Provides assistance to the Executive Chef in the preparation and service of meals
• Cuts, trims and bone meats and poultry for cooking; carves meats; and serves sauces, vegetables, soups and other foods
• Portions cooked foods- gives instructions to the kitchen staff as to size of portions and methods of garnishing
• Receives and examines foods and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meets established standards and specifications
• Ensures proper storage and food handling, adheres to all regulations and guidelines
• Maintains, cleans, and sanitize, kitchen equipment and dining room
• Ensures the completion of a dietary card on all residents as well as use of dietary cards for each resident and respite guest at every meal
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests
• Assures proper food sanitation and infection control procedures as adhered to at all time
• Makes sure all drinking containers are labeled at ALL times
• Meets scheduled meal and snack times
• Follows Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department
• Follows cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled
• May at times set up the dining room and serve residents
• May at times wash and store dishes
• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies
• Attends in-service educational programs
• Follows defined safety codes while performing all duties
• Understands facility’s fire and disaster plans; follows established procedures during drills and actual emergencies
• Performs other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Executive Chef or Culinary Team Leader

• Works with integrity; upholds organizational values
• Must be able to work semi-independently
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals
• Ability to speak effectively in front of others
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations
• Attention to detail

• Adheres to all Orchard policies and procedures
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and staff and adhere to all HIPAA rules
• Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with residents, families, peers and in the community
  - Outlined in detail in the employee handbook
• Maintains positive communication and team collaboration
• Serves as an ambassador for Orchard at all times
• Demonstrates ongoing responsibility for self-education
• Maintains resident and personal safety regarding occupational health and safety
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings
• Responsible for maintaining all continuing education and training requirements for position
• Attends and participates in onsite training and continuing education as required
• Participates in safety program, as requested
• Cooperates to investigate employee injuries
• Promotes and support safety awareness and implement safety operations
• Participates in orientation of new employees
• Participates in volunteer orientations, training and education as requested
• Remains updated on all state regulations related to…