Orlando Senior Health Network
JOB SUMMARY:
The cook is responsible for preparing / cooking meals and other food requests based on a specific menu on a timely basis, and within a required volume, to meet the food needs of the residents and staff. Responsible for promptly cleaning and organizing the work areas to maintain the required health statutes of the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned.) Prepare hot and cold food(s) and salad(s) based on predetermined menu(s) from either raw, fresh and/or frozen meats, vegetables or other food supplies. Ensure that cooking procedures are properly performed to provide proper nutritional value to each meal/food, on a timely basis and within volume requirements. Clean and sanitize after each meal and/or shift including stove/oven, floor areas, sheet pans, steam table, and cooking utensils to maintain required sanitary conditions and to meet health regulations. Utilize proper storage and/or disposal of excess or uneaten food(s) and salad(s) not used or consumed, to meet required health regulations. Attend mandatory in-service/workshops and performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel. Review menus with staff prior to preparation of food. Inspect special diet trays to assure they are prepared correctly. Collaborate with the facility's dietary manager as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Review and update all adjustments to the resident's diet from nursing services. Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders. Assure safety regulations are followed at all times by all personnel. Assure established infection control and universal precautions are maintained when performing duties. Perform other duties as assigned.
The cook is responsible for preparing / cooking meals and other food requests based on a specific menu on a timely basis, and within a required volume, to meet the food needs of the residents and staff. Responsible for promptly cleaning and organizing the work areas to maintain the required health statutes of the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned.) Prepare hot and cold food(s) and salad(s) based on predetermined menu(s) from either raw, fresh and/or frozen meats, vegetables or other food supplies. Ensure that cooking procedures are properly performed to provide proper nutritional value to each meal/food, on a timely basis and within volume requirements. Clean and sanitize after each meal and/or shift including stove/oven, floor areas, sheet pans, steam table, and cooking utensils to maintain required sanitary conditions and to meet health regulations. Utilize proper storage and/or disposal of excess or uneaten food(s) and salad(s) not used or consumed, to meet required health regulations. Attend mandatory in-service/workshops and performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel. Review menus with staff prior to preparation of food. Inspect special diet trays to assure they are prepared correctly. Collaborate with the facility's dietary manager as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Review and update all adjustments to the resident's diet from nursing services. Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders. Assure safety regulations are followed at all times by all personnel. Assure established infection control and universal precautions are maintained when performing duties. Perform other duties as assigned.