COOK - Tamarac Rehabilitation and Health Center

General Responsibilities:

Handling and preparation of foods in accordance with sanitary regulations and facility policies; preparation of foods that are palatable and appetizing in appearance; meet meal schedules; avoid food waste; proper care of equipment.

Specific Duties:

1. Preparation of meals ensuring proper diet consistency required.

2. Estimate production requirements according to resident census, menu and prior history.

3. Presenting food in an attractive and palatable manner.

4. Follow standardized recipes, but make frequent independent decisions relative to type of meal to be served and method of preparation.

5. Prepare foodstuffs for cooking to include peel, wash, trim and cut vegetables and fruits, wash, cut, trim and bone meat, fish and poultry and cut into uniform portions as required.

6. Maintain clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.

7. Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations.

8. Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Standards

Education: Completed formal training programs in food preparation, sanitation and personal hygiene.

Certification/licensure

Work Experience: 1 year experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant or other institution.

Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

Essential Physical Demands of the Position

a. Mobility

b. Lifting: lift cases of food and supplies up to 50 lbs

c. Climbing

d. Bending

e. Pushing

f. Standing/sitting

g. Reaching: remove food from storage

h. Hearing

i. Ability to read, write and understand English

Essential Environmental Demands

a. Inside/Outside

b. Heat/cold: work in hot kitchen and cold refrigeration

c. Wet/humidity: kitchen hot and humid

d. Fumes/odors/chemical exposure

e. Other hazards