Dietary Cook (P/T)
26 days ago
Arlington
Job Description We are looking for a Cook to join our growing team! The right candidate will have experience as a Cook and have the ability to organize and multi-task. Responsibilities * • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action., • Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of dietary services., • Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and complaint procedure., • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language., • Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents., • Must be able to prepare meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and appropriate for each resident., • Must be knowledgeable on ordered diets (i.e., NCS, NAS, 1800 ADA) as well as food consistency., • Must be able to ensure food and supplies for next meal are readily available., • Must practice dependable, regular attendance., • Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment., • Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team., • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move intermittently during working hours., • Must be able to clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation., • Must be able to cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served., • Must be able to clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry., • Must be able to monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed., • Must be able to wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment., • Must be able to compile and maintain records of food use and expenditure., • Must be able to direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals., • Must be able to take inventory of supplies and equipment., • Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions., • Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly., • Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace., • Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures., • Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task., • Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information., • Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task., • Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy., • Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct., • Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety., • Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work., • Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.