The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department to include preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising employee staff, and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff.

The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager and is responsible for the following daily activities but not limited to:

• Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to proper menu and recipe as noted on the production sheet counts.
• Serving Resident meals according to the correct meal service times.
• Providing coverage for any staff members who call out due to illness.
• Assuring all correct food and equipment temperatures are being recorded by meal.
• Engaging in daily resident and facility employee interaction to assure residents are satisfied and being provided correctly.
• Maintaining the highest standard of sanitation as required by the state Department of Health regulations.
• Practicing a clean, safe work environment.
• Tracking inventory and communicating to the Dietary Manager about low supplies or placing orders for needed items.
• Labeling, wrapping, and dating all unused food items in the correct areas.
• Supporting and following Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures.

In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for:

• Assuring staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule.
• Disciplining staff not completing their job assignments correctly.
• Conducting daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

• $19.00 - $22.00 per hour.
• Covid Vaccine Is Required.

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, and tray tickets.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn certification within the first 90 days.
• Experience in supervising staff and overseeing kitchen operations.
• Ability to maintain sanitation standards as required by health regulations.
• Capability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.