Cook
Location: River Mills Assisted Living - Chicopee, MA 01020
Hours: Part Time and Per Diem Every Other Weekend
Job Summary:
Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Community and HallKeen standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.
Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
Work closely with the food service director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times, observing all local and state regulations.
Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards, observing all applicable state and local regulations.
Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to food service director.
Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
Adhere to standard food safety practices.
Report on-the-job injuries to a supervisor before the end of the day on the day an injury occurs.
Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
May perform other duties as assigned.
ServSafe Certification