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Job Type
Part-time
Description
A cook prepares and serves food using proper food handling and food
safety techniques for residents, as well as for employees and special
events. The prepared food is expected to taste good and be served at the
proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with
established standards. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in
accordance with established standards.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be
cleared to work in the facility per each
states specific background check requirements prior to contact with
patients/residents.
Essential Functions
- Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to a
planned menu, as well as for employees and special events, as
requested by the Culinary Manager.
- Prepares alternative items to meet residents individual needs and
food preferences.
- Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food
safety techniques according to established policies, procedures,
guidelines, and regulations.
- Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the
change according to established policy.
- Ensures that food tastes good and is served in an attractive,
appetizing manner.
- Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
- Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas
according to established time schedules.
- Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or
pre-portioned as directed and within established time schedules.
- Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and
service. Records temperatures of food according to established
procedures.
- Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with a planned
menu, the residents diet orders, and food preferences.
- Uses the correct portion control utensils during the preparation,
pre-portioning, and service of food.
- Labels, dates, and stores food properly according to established
policies.
- Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the
appropriate range. Records temperatures on appropriate logs and
reports any discrepancies to the Culinary Manager.
- Washes dishes, and other kitchen items according to established
procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing. Records water
temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any
problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the Culinary
Manager in a timely manner.
- Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service
of food.
- Performs cleaning assignments according to established policies and
utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals.
- Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using
protective equipment as needed.
- Ensures that dishes, and other needed items are readily available
for the next meal. Stores dishes, and other kitchen items.. in the
proper location in a way to prevent contamination.
- Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming
food, supplies, etc.
- Helps ensure that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is
available at all times. Reports inadequate stock levels to the
Culinary Manager in a timely manner.
- Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner
to prevent waste.
- Maintains the security of the kitchen.
- Performs all duties using proper safety techniques.
- Operates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory
direction. Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating
condition. Reports all equipment problems to Culinary Manager
promptly.
- Completes tasks according to established time schedules.
- Makes recommendations to the Culinary Manager regarding improvements
in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc.
to enhance the quality of the food service.
- Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all
departments of the facility.
- Interacts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents,
families, and visitors.
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attends in-service education and applies instruction to job.
- Upon request, assumes the responsibility of the Culinary Department
in the absence of the Culinary Manager.
- Demonstrates professional conduct and ethics according to Cascadia
policies, procedures, and standards of practice
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
Knowledge of basic nutrition and food.
Skilled in quantity food production.
Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the
