Full Time Cook - Mountain View Nursing, LP

Mountain View is now hiring a Full Time Cook.

The general purpose of the Dining Services Cook is to prepare and serve meals to residents according to State and Federal Guidelines.

Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follows production sheets.
• Follows standardized recipes.
• Cooks, prepares, bakes according to production schedules, daily menus, and applies basic food preparation skills throughout the day.
• Follows timed activity schedules.
• Understands the use of the following preparation equipment as it applies to the facility:

1.     Conventional oven.                                        10. Shredder/Buffalo Chopper

2.     Compartment Steamer                                    11. Slicer

3.     Steam jacketed kettle                                      12. Scales

4.     Convection oven                                                 13. Vertical cutter mixer

5.     Braising pan                                                         14. Knives

6.     Broiler                                                                    15. Blixer

7.     Grill                                                                         16. Coffee urn

8.     Mixer                                                                     17. Toaster

9.     Blender                                                                  18. Dish machine

• Makes decisions concerning the appropriate equipment to use – example: size, type, etc., to accomplish the work assignment.
• Uses basic principles of quality and quantity food cooking.
• Prepares food for special events.
• Practices proper safety and sanitary techniques.
• Maintains habits of personal cleanliness and safe work practices.
• Sanitary handling of food and proper storage techniques.
• Cleans and sanitizing of equipment.
• Maintains work areas in an organized manner.
• Disposes of waste properly.
• Checks temperatures of food to be served.
• Report to Director of Dining Services, Food Service Supervisor any signs of safety or sanitation hazards--examples: food spoilage, equipment that needs repair, fire hazards, etc.
• Brings food to appropriate serving areas and uses standard portions for all food.
• Serves food according to meal schedule.
• Attends monthly inservice programs and other meetings as required.
• Follows menus including regular and therapeutic diets.
• Practices approved dietary security procedures.
• Ability to make appropriate decision in the absence of food service supervisors.
• Completes additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent

• EXPERIENCE:  Work Experience – 1 year working experience as a cook worker in a hospital, institution, or restaurant preferred but not needed.