Job Description

This position is located in Columbus, Georgia. This facility is upscale CCRC.

The Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring patient safety. Assists in all preparation of patient, family, and employee meals, helps deliver and take orders as needed. May be directed by the Director of Culinary.

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Essential Job Functions

• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• 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 Director of Culinary, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products
• Notify Director of Culinary of food, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Director of Culinary
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Perform other department duties assigned by Director of Culinary

Qualifications

Competencies:

1. Customer Service Oriented.

2. Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.

3. Sanitation and Safety Practices.

4. Thoroughness.

5. Time Management.

Work Environment:

• Requires repetitive wrist motion. This position requires lifting, up to seventy five pounds. (75lbs).

Physical Demands:

• 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.

• Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases.

• 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 fifty (50lbs) to seventy five (75lbs) pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation and service experience.

• ServSafe certification required if no certification must be obtained within 3 months of employment.

• Knowledge of food handlers and safety regulations.

• Proven track record of integrity.

• Excellent verbal/written and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient computer skills.

• Must be detail oriented and accurate.

• Ability to multitask while working in a pressured environment; always operating as part of a team.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• 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 toward staff, residents, and family members.

Additional Information

AAP/EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.