Cook

Job Title: Chef/Line Cook

Reports To: Culinary Director/Executive Director

Location: Homestead At Towne Center

Status: Non-exempt

SUMMARY

Prepares and cooks meals for residents and maintains standards of kitchen cleanliness.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the Director of Culinary Services. Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.

Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.

Prepares quality food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy.

Responds to resident issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room in the absence of the Culinary Director.

Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.

Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.

Insures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.

Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.

Suggest menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.

Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen, and food storage areas.

Efficiently uses time to complete assigned work.

Ensures proper temperature of all coolers and records daily.

Record temperature of food as specified in state regulations.

Other duties may be assigned.

COMPANY MISSION

Homestead At Towne Center is committed to providing quality assisted living services to Van Wert, Ohio. Our goal is to meet or exceed the expectations of the community, our residents, and our employees.

VISION

To meet the challenge of providing the finest quality assisted living services in an ever-changing environment.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.

Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, company information and records.

Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

Complies with the attendance policy.

Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.

Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.

Assists with projects as assigned and performs other related duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The cook may supervise the dining services team if the Culinary Director is not available.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires knowledge of special diets.