Cook, HealthCare Industry - TN - On Site

Clarksville, TN

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.
  • Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
  • Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
  • Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
  • Record food temperatures for the meals.
  • Prepare pureed foods.
  • Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
  • Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
  • Assist 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.
  • Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
  • Ability 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
      • Ability to read technical procedures.
      • Ability to read and follow recipes.
      • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
    • Mathematical Skills
      • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
    • Reasoning Ability
      • Ability to solve practical problems.
      • Ability 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.