Cook - FutureCare
Baltimore, MD 21218
About the Job
Overview:
At FutureCare our Cooks work as an integral part of the nutrition department to ensure our residents are receiving the proper care and nutrition to promote good health and well-being. Recognized as a member of the department management team, our Cooks will lead, supervise, organize, and direct the delivery of proper nutrition and other food services throughout the facility.
Voted 12 years in a row as a “Top Workplace”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care delivery across a continuum of care. We offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Assistance, and a 401K Plan.
Responsibilities:- Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner
- Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Keep your work area clean and sanitize work area after food preparation
- Follow written menus and recipes.
- Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets
- Makes appropriate menu substitutions when necessary.
- Monitors shortages and excesses of food and supplies; informs immediate supervisor
- Be responsible for avoiding food waste
- Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules
- Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Culinary degree or certificate from an accredited institution preferred
- Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a skilled nursing facility
- Ability to lead and supervise individuals
- Sufficient mathematical skills for the conversion of recipe quantities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, particularly recipes
- Basic knowledge to properly utilize and clean production equipment
- Awareness of efficient and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
- Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling practices
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to provide supervision for a group of employees: dietary aides and porters
- Basic understanding of modified diets
- Knowledge of general sanitation and proper food handling practices
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to new employees
- Ability to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner
Source : FutureCare