Cook, HealthCare Industry - TN - On Site
- VensureHR Expired
- Clarksville, Tennessee
- 45+ days ago
- Full Time
This job ad was removed 7 days ago.
Job Description
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.
- 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.
Job ID: 469305444
Originally Posted on: 3/15/2025
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