Summary

• Position Summary

  • Under the supervision of leadership, the cook is responsible for the preparation and presentation of food production during assigned scheduled hours. The cook will follow standardized recipes and work in a timely and efficient manner. The cook is required to comply with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and follow food production programs and procedures.

• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Education: High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred, with reading comprehension and writing ability at a 12th grade level or higher.

  • License/Certifications: Certificate in food preparation training preferred.

  • Experience: Commercial cooking experience preferred or domestic cooking experience with large groups. Supervisory experience preferred.

  • Enjoy working with older adults.

  • OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures.

  • Fire and safety procedures.

  • Knows resident rights and understands abuse and neglect per state regulations.

  • State and federal food-handling and kitchen regulations.

  • Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffeemaker, ice machine, etc.), office equipment (fax machine, photocopier, telephone, etc), and household appliances (vacuum cleaner, etc.).