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

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to the proper menu and recipe.
• Serving Resident meals according to the correct meal service times.
• Providing coverage for any staff members who call out due to illness.
• Recording all correct food and equipment temperatures by meal.
• Interacting daily with residents and facility employees to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintaining the highest standard of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations.
• Practicing a clean, safe work environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Tracking inventory and communicating with 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 also responsible for:

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

Qualifications include:

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, tray tickets, and all employee work responsibilities and flows.
• Understanding of the computer software system for resident information and preferences.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days of starting.

• $200.00 Sign-On Bonus (Issued after 90 days of employment).
• Covid Vaccine is required.

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes and production sheets.
• Understanding of computer software systems for resident information.
• Serve Safe Certified or able to earn certification within the first 90 days.
• Experience in supervising staff and maintaining sanitation standards.