Cook Job Description
Cook Duties & Responsibilities
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Cook Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Cook
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: SHIFTS, PRN, FT/PT, CAREGIVERS, ACF
Education for Cook
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the cook job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Culinary, Education, General Education, Supervision, Management, Culinary Arts, Teaching, Social Work, Psychology, Military
Skills for Cook
Desired skills for cook include:
Desired experience for cook includes:
Cook Examples
Cook Job Description
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, including evening and weekend shifts
- Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with standard recipes and presentations established by the Chef
- Clean and organize workstation
- Completes duties as assigned by the director or supervisor in a timely and acceptable manner
- Clean and sanitize equipment and work stations according to job routine
- Follows recipes for appropriate measurements and procedures
- Prepares and cooks food items for patient service, cafeteria, special functions and special diets
- Participates with Sous Chef in the development of serving and food presentation standards for patient meals, functions, and cafeteria menu
- Picks up / returns department keys from / to appropriate area
- Oversees and directs employees assigned to morning line set-up in the absence of the manager on duty
- Maintain sanitary work stations and equipment
- Prepare all grilled items in accordance to customers’ instructions
- Operate cash registers by taking payments in cash and processing member charges
- Ensure that the cash register is balanced at the end of the shift
- 2 years kitchen experience is a huge plus
- Rate of Pay based on experience, Part Time candidates will also be considered
Cook Job Description
- Adheres to attendance and punctuality expectations
- Participates in continuing education programs for professional learning needs
- Participates in facility Quality Improvement (QI)/Improving Organizational Performance (IOP) Program as determined by Production Management
- Under the direction of the Dietary Director, prepare hot and cold foods via documented recipes and production sheets
- Report to Sous Chef at start of shift to receive instruction as to daily specials and menu changes
- Supervise and direct line staff in absence of Sous Chef
- Set up mise en place as per posted instructions
- Report any spoilage or shortage to Sous Chef immediately
- Prepare recipe per standardized recipes and production sheets
- Prepare plate menu items, as ordered, per specifications on hot food production line with strict attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
- Should be knowledgeable of state nutritional requirements of children
- May be required to have food service/food handlers permit or license according to state/local regulations
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old and a high school diploma or equivalent
- Accepting and understanding both verbal and written instructions
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment to meet department standards
Cook Job Description
- Assists in receiving, storage, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies, as indicated by the supervisor
- Must be able to perform well under pressure meeting production schedules to ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely manner
- Maintain work station in accordance with Hollywood Casino Standards and Pennsylvania Department of Health Standards
- Maintain walk-in coolers in accordance with HCPN Standards and PA Department of Health Standards
- Assist in other areas of kitchen as instructed by Sous Chef
- At completion of service put all perishable foods in covered containers and refrigerate
- Clean station and report to Sous Chef for closing instructions
- Maintain a consistent and regular attendance record
- Works closely with all staff members and vendors
- Supervise dietary staff
- Maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control
- Demonstrating willingness to help with work that needs to be done
- Taking initiative to not only identify problems, but to bring about a positive and sustainable solution
- One (1) year of supervised work experience
- Work in extended care facility preferred
- Serve Safe Certification or similar sanitary certification/training preferred
Cook Job Description
- Prepare food for service
- Answer, report and follow executive chef's instructions
- Prepare and cook delicious meals following our recipes
- Flexibility to work several different stations (Grill, Pantry, Fry, Prep, Flattop, Sauté)
- Keep your station stocked, prepared, and clean
- Has knowledge of common therapeutic diets and cold tray assembly
- Monitors and records temperatures of items for cold serving
- Communicates clearly with patients, patient care staff, and kitchen staff
- Able to operate office equipment such as fax machine, copier, label maker
- Competent with computers, utilizing Office programs and Meditech system
- Must be able to effectively read and interpret recipes, menus, production sheets,etc
- Must have knowledge of quantity and quality cooking
- Must be knowledgeable of portion control and quality assurance
- Must have knowledge of modified diets
- Must have knowledge regarding ordering and/or purchasing of food items
- Must be familiar with Board of Health regulations and state requirements
Cook Job Description
- Picks up menus from patient rooms
- Completes all three meal sheets
- Completes patient census indicating the various diets on production sheets
- Completely fills out call logs and diet sheets
- Distributes floor stock
- Distributes nourishments to proper patients
- Records temperatures on patient floor nourishment refrigerators
- Maintains a clean and organized office
- Reads production sheets daily
- Assists with deliveries of stock
- Must be able to communicate with fellow employees and with Food Service Director and other departments
- Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred
- May be required to perform diverse physical tasks, including constant standing and walking, heavy lifting (30-50 lbs)
- Extended hours
- Working evenings
- Minimum of three (3) years work experience in the field of food production