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VensureHR

Cook, HealthCare Industry - TN - On Site

VensureHR, Clarksville

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Position Summary
It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she reports to the Dietary supervisor
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
  • bility to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
  • bility to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
  • bility to prepare special diets accurately.
  • Record food temperatures for the meals.
  • Prepare pureed foods.
  • bility to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
  • Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
  • ssist with serving the different meals.
  • Clean cooking area and serving carts.
  • Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
  • Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
  • bility to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
  • bility to cooperate.
  • Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
  • To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.
  • This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor..

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Language Skills
    • bility to read technical procedures.
    • bility to read and follow recipes.
    • bility to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
  • Mathematical Skills
    • bility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
  • Reasoning Ability
    • bility to solve practical problems.
    • bility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
  • Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
  • Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
  • Must remain in goo d standing with the Department of Public Health.