Chef​/Cook

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• Coordinate menus and direct training of cooks and kitchen workers to ensure efficient and satisfactory food service.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals while maintaining high standards of quality and appearance.
• Manage cost containment, inventory, and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain kitchen and food safety standards in accordance with county and state requirements.
• Ensure overall kitchen and dining room sanitation and cleanliness.
• Hire, train, supervise, and orient dietary department employees; counsel when necessary.
• Work with the Registered Dietitian to meet clinical requirements for residents’ health.
• Prepare desserts, snacks, and special diets as per posted menu schedule.
• Serve meals that are palatable and presentable.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized work areas, including washing pots and pans.
• Know and apply health code requirements for food storage and hot/cold holding temperatures; maintain documentation.
• Estimate and prepare food supplies to meet serving portions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful work environment.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a formal culinary training program.
• Experience in line cooking for at least 3 years in medium to high-volume restaurant (100+ people).
• Experience supervising a minimum of 5 employees for at least 3 years.
• At least 17 years of age.
• Interested in geriatrics and able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Knowledgeable of dietary techniques and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and/or 50 pounds occasionally.