Cook
US-MD-Baltimore
FutureCare Health and Management
Req #: 21472
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: At FutureCare our Cooks work as an integral part of the nutrition department to ensure our residents are receiving the proper care and nutrition to promote good health and well-being. Recognized as a member of the department management team, our Cooks will lead, supervise, organize, and direct the delivery of proper nutrition and other food services throughout the facility. Voted 12 years in a row as a "Top Workplace", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care delivery across a continuum of care. We offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Assistance, and a 401K Plan. Responsibilities: * Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner * Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance * Follow oral and written instructions * Keep your work area clean and sanitize work area after food preparation * Follow written menus and recipes. * Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets * Makes appropriate menu substitutions when necessary. * Monitors shortages and excesses of food and supplies; informs immediate supervisor * Be responsible for avoiding food waste * Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules * Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments Qualifications: * High school graduate or equivalent * Culinary degree or certificate from an accredited institution preferred * Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a skilled nursing facility * Ability to lead and supervise individuals * Sufficient mathematical skills for the conversion of recipe quantities * Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, particularly recipes * Basic knowledge to properly utilize and clean production equipment * Awareness of efficient and appropriate utilization of leftovers. * Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling practices * Excellent communication and customer service skills * Ability to provide supervision for a group of employees: dietary aides and porters * Basic understanding of modified diets * Knowledge of general sanitation and proper food handling practices * Ability to provide guidance and direction to new employees * Ability to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner
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