Cook - TN - On Site

VensureHR
Clarksville, Tennessee
1 hour ago
Full Time

Job Summary

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Description

It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she reports to the Dietary supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
Record food temperatures for the meals.
Prepare pureed foods.
Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving the different meals.
Clean cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Ability to cooperate.
Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.
This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor..

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Language Skills
- Ability to read technical procedures.
- Ability to read and follow recipes.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.
Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
Must remain in goo d standing with the Department of Public Health.

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