Cook - Full Time

Circleville Post Acute

Prepare meals in large quantities
Follow prepared menus and portion control
Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation
The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent

Job Summary

  • The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.
  • Essential duties include preparing tasteful meals in large quantities while strictly adhering to portion control guides and special diet requirements.
  • The role requires maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while supervising dietary staff and reporting resident care concerns.

Matching Summary

The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare meals in large quantities
  • Follow prepared menus and portion control
  • Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation
  • Record food temperatures accurately
  • Prepare pureed foods for residents
  • Supervise staff in absence of supervisor

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to make food presentation appealing
  • Cooperate with personnel in all departments
  • Experience with PCC preferred
  • Willingness to work under supervision
  • Participate in staff orientation and training

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year experience as a cook in hospital or long-term care
  • Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate
  • Good standing with Department of Public Health
  • Ability to read technical procedures and recipes

Work Rights

Not specified

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