Cook
CurrentResponsible for the preparation of foods for patients, guests, and personnel; maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control using standardized recipes.-Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for residents.-Directs staff in food preparation and serving procedures in my absence.-Follows standardized recipes.-Schedules food preparation, ensuring items are served prior to date of expiration.-Rotate foods to eliminate food waste and ensure utilization prior to expiration.-Establishes food requirements and serving portions in children's and adult's portions in order to eliminate waste.-Portions food in accordance with yields specified in standardized recipes. -Maintains customer satisfaction with regards to quality, quantity, variety of meals, and customer service. -Keeps temperature logs daily on equipment and ensures staff complete daily required documentation in my absence. -Checks equipment and cooking areas often, to ensure that a high degree of sanitary and safety standards are maintained. -Reports equipment maintenance as needed.-Responsible for the care and sanitation of the overall kitchen, including equipment and dining area. -----Ensures program staff are trained to consistently follow Health Department, licensure and sanitation standards.-Post menu regularly-Consult with licensed dietitian on food services and nutritional and dietary needs of residents.-Attend staff meetings, in-services and individual program planning staffings as needed.-Exercise necessary cost control measures