Cook

Great Lakes Management Company

company vehicle

United States, Minnesota, Le Sueur

Nov 18, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENTLE TOUCH HEALTH INITIATIVES


JOB TITLE:	Cook
FLSA STATUS:	Non-Exempt

Essential Duties: Preparation and Food Service

Summary of general responsibilities include but not limited to the preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance
Adheres to posted menus and prepares food items using approved recipes in a timely manner
Adheres to production sheets and instructions
Prepares all special dietary needs as directed
Prepares texture modified food as directed
Organizes work to meet production and service requirements
Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste and quality are upheld at all times
Tastes and prepares food to determine quality or necessary adjustment
Maintains sanitary conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations; responsible for cleaning work areas
Follows all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling
Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards
Transports insulated food containers on dollies to the various cottages and other locations on campus using a company vehicle.
Essential Duties: Record Keeping - General

Responsible for recording and maintaining the following measures for service standards and regulatory compliance:
- Records food production quantities
- Rotates menus and production sheets
Essential Duties: Record Keeping - Food Safety Equipment Records
Responsible for recording and maintaining the following food safety equipment records for service standards and regulatory compliance:
- Records equipment temperatures
- Records refrigerator temperatures
- Records freezer temperatures
Essential Duties: Record Keeping - Food Safety Temperature Records
Responsible for recording and maintaining the following food safety temperature records for service standards and regulatory compliance:
- Records cooking temperatures
- Records holding temperatures
- Records cooling temperatures
Essential Duties: Food Safety, Sanitation and Maintenance
Performs and assists in the rotation (FIFO - First in-First Out) and security of such food and supplies in the correct storage area
Safe food handling is practiced at all times to prevent an outbreak of food borne illness
Performs cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned and as needed
Maintains all cooking equipment in a safe and working order
Maintains all work areas in a healthful and safe condition
Maintains kitchen and surrounding areas for proper directional flow, organization and supplies placement
Essential Duties: Risk Management and General Safety
Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations
Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures
Performs and completes all opening and closing checklist criteria regarding energy, equipment and securityEssential Duties: Training, and