Cook (59276)

A professional cook oversees, plans, prepares, and serves meals at the Midtown Medical Respite Center. Responsible for menu planning, ordering supplies, food and equipment maintenance, and coordination of volunteer food service workers.

Requirements

• Administers the food service program in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines.
• Works in conjunction with the Kitchen Supervisor to develop meals and forecast supply needs.
• Assures that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Recommend to the Kitchen Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Ensures continued efficiency of the cafeteria and production of consistent quality food.
• Prepare meals, ensuring the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Reviews the menu prior to preparation to identify all food required for patient diet restrictions and allergies in conjunction with the Kitchen Supervisor.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances.
• Evaluates and responds to patient complaints in collaboration with Kitchen Supervisor.
• Willingness to work with a broad base of volunteers to support kitchen functions, offers feedback as needed for improvement.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Drive to community partners and area food banks for supplies.
• Performs other duties as required.