Cook Supervisor

Looking for Full-time Cook/ supervisor to work in a skilled nursing home. Must be able to cook for large groups and supevise staff. Attention to detail and being able to work in a fast-paced environment a must. Hours 11:30AM to 7:30 PM Every other weekend and fair share of holidays required.

Sign on Bonus of $250 after sucessful completion of 90 days of employment and an additional $250 bonus after successful completion of 12 months employment.

Overview:

Prepares and serves meals according to the menu; monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning. The Cook reports directly to the Dietary Manager.

Qualifications:

*Preference is given to persons with education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.

*Must have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.

*Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members, and the public.

*Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation.

*Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.

*Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of serving.
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant of staff, residents, and family members.
Physical Requirements:

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment.

*Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods. Taste and smell discrimination in determining nutritional quality and palatability of foods.

*Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents.

*Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

Duties:

*Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
*Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
*Prepare, season, cook and serve for the assigned meal; ensure appropriately portioned servings according to portion control standards.
*Prepare nutritional snacks for clients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
*Taste and smell prepared food to determine quality and palatability.
*Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
*In the absence of the Dietary Manager, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered.
*Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
*Determine the amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
*Notify Dietary Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Dietary Manager.
*Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
*Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
*Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dietary Cook: 1 year (Preferred)