Cook at WOODBROOK ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE

City of Elmira, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Food Preparation, Dietary Planning, Recipe Management, Sanitation, Inventory Control, HACCP, Customer Service, Teamwork, Portion Control, Staff Instruction, Safety Procedures

Industry

Description

Description General Job Description Assist Dietary Director in daily operation of the Dietary Department, and in the absence of the Dietary Director, insure orderly operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with established procedures. Responsible for preparation and delivery of scheduled meal plans to provide daily nutritional requirements to residents, guests, and staff. Maintain orderly operation of Dietary Department when required. Assist with maintaining sanitary work site environment. Essential Functions Consistently demonstrate the core values and mission of the facility. Assist the Dietary Director, as required, in any duties necessary for orderly department operation, to include supervision of Dietary Department staff. In the absence of the Dietary Director, supervise the Dietary Department in accordance with established procedures. Prepare daily food requirements according to established recipes. Expand current knowledge of recipes to include new and changing formulas. Insure sanitary condition of kitchen, dining room, and all kitchen equipment is accomplished and maintained. Practice Hazard Anaylsis Critcal Control Point Program principles. Become familiar with, and practice, daily substitution needs. Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts. Inventory and sign for incoming stock and oversee proper storage of items. Instruct new Dietary Staff in application of established Dietary procedures, to include proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment. Provide direction, guidance, and daily supervision to Dietary Staff in completion of daily tasks and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Practice proper and safe handling of kitchen utensils, including knives. Direct portion control of servings according to menu and resident requirements. Supervise Dietary Aides in serving of residents daily meals. Plan for utilization of left over foods. Be familiar with and implement Food Borne Illness Crisis Plan as required. Be aware of and keep pace with, daily changes in the needs of residents. Actively encourage and promote quality customer service and teamwork on a daily basis. Advise the Dietary Director of problems with the daily operation of the Dietary Department. Requirements Qualifications Required: Minimum completion of high school, diploma or equivalent. Two to five years of supervisory cooking experience. Work well with diverse resident and employee population. Adapt to change in resident requirements. Must maintain regular and punctual attendance. Must meet all pre-employment requirements including physical, TB test, drug screen, and fingerprinting. Desired: 2 to 3 years of scratch cooking experience. Familiarity with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program. Physical Demands Regularly speak, see, or hear. Frequently sit, stand, walk, use fingers to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift, move, push, carry, or pull up to 50 pounds. Frequently, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Other Duties Assume additional responsibilities as needed and directed.

Responsibilities

The Cook assists the Dietary Director in the daily operation of the Dietary Department, ensuring the orderly preparation and delivery of scheduled meal plans to meet nutritional requirements for residents, guests, and staff. This role includes supervising Dietary Department staff in the Director's absence and maintaining sanitary conditions throughout the kitchen and dining areas.