SNF Cook (Full-Time) - Valley Village Care Center

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents/patients; employees and visitors. He/she prepares food according to menus and recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned. The Cook directs other Food and Nutrition Services employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and the Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager.

 

This is a full-time position. Hours are 10AM-6:30PM

 

SPECIFIC EDUCATION VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

1. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs. 2. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 3. Experience. in commercial/volume food preparation required. 4. Serve-Safe Certification required. 5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.

 

JOB SKILLS:

 

1: Considerable knowledge of volume food production methods and techniques. 2. Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices. 3. Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations. 4. Knowledge of regulations pertaining to department and center. 5. Basic knowledge of food related nutrition principles. 6. Ability to positively interact with residents/patients. 7. Ability to solve operational problems in absence of Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager.