Job Description:

The Cook, under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, prepares food on a large scale and follows established menus and USDA guidelines. They may need to make alternative meals to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Essential Job Functions:

Keep track of daily logs for refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher usage.

Ensure that food is at the specified standards and record it for each meal.

Coordinate the daily menu by thawing and preparing frozen meat.

Minimize food waste and use leftovers, when possible, within mandated timeframes.

Follow menus and maintain a log for any substitutions.

Prepare and deliver snacks, documenting any changes.

Clean equipment, dishes, and work areas, restocking and cleaning the cafeteria.

Report any equipment issues to the supervisor.

Communicate with coworkers and other departments to meet client needs.

Maintain a positive attitude towards clients.

Assist with tracking and communicating supply needs to the manager.

Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and nutritional guidelines.

Assist with clean-up during and after meals and properly store leftovers.

Prep meals for the next day if supplies allow.

Prepare food for special events as requested.

Maintain records of menu substitutions.

Provide input on menu planning, nutrition, and resident observations.

Give at least 4 hours notice if a scheduled shift needs to be missed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods on a large scale, as well as some knowledge of the materials and equipment used in such operations.

The ability to read and write simple correspondence, and the capability to follow security and safety regulations.

The ability to be adaptive, show initiative, be reliable, be motivated, be creative, and be cooperative.

The ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with various groups is also necessary.

The ability to perform basic math operations and apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions is required.

The ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The ability to follow direction and accept supervision.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum of one year of employment history.

Basic understanding of nutrition is beneficial.

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Employment Requirements:

Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter – expected for all direct car staff, but mandatory for RCF staff.

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Successful completion of First Aid training is required.

Successful completion of ServSafe Course.

Obtained Hepatitis A vaccination prior to handling food products – required for all St. Louis area staff.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.