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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 Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer; this job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GLMC is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.