Description JOB TITLE: COOK JOB CODE: 101 DEPARTMENT: NURSING FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT REPORTS TO: DIETARY MANAGER JOB SUMMARY: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others. • Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions. • The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu. • Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Dining Services Director or Chef, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. • The Cook assists in assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures are followed. • The Cook must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others. • The Cook must assist dietary aides as necessary and directs other employees with approval and in the absence of the Dining Services Director. • Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks. • Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving. • Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance. • Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods. • General knowledge and understanding of nutrition. • Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards. • Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required. • Written and oral communication skills. • Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures. • Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public. • Must be able to work around food and cleaning products. • Must live in service area. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Required • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. • Required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course within 60 days. Preferred: • Specialized training in foodservice is desirable PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time. WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.