Cook

Job summary
Prepares and serves attractive, nutritious mealsMaintains sanitation standardsEncourages feedback to improve food quality and service
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts• Maintains sanitation standards• Cleans work areas, utensils, and equipment• Rotates inventories and checks supplies• Seeks ways to improve food quality and service• Supports other departments as part of the team• Provides good communication to all involved• Performs other assigned duties
Requirements
• Experience and/or knowledge of meal preparation for large groups• Ability to read and understand recipes• Ability to work in a team environment• Ability to work flexible shifts• Ability to handle multiple tasks• Effective verbal and written communication• Ability to speak and write English• Enjoy working with the elderly• Able to interact with susceptible residents• Able to work with ill, disabled, and emotionally upset people• Ability to accept constructive criticism• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds• Ability to stand for extended periods of time• Ability to reach, bend, finger, grasp, and feel• Subject to inside environmental conditions• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and chemicals