Cook

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Ready to make a difference? 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dietary Cook with prior experience working in a long-term health care community. The main function of the Dietary Cook Prepare, cook and serve food for residents, by following established sanitation, safety and dietary procedures.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepares food in quantities according to the menu, recipe and number of persons to be served
• Serves meals to residents, including the set-up and tear-down of food-service equipment
• Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to resident dining areas and various workstations throughout kitchen
• Prepares plates for residents from steam table
• Distributes supplies, utensils and other portable equipment
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils according to the proper procedures
• Washes cooking equipment, pots, pans, dishes and utensils
• Removes garbage as needed
• Stores food in designated areas
• Monitors and records temperatures in refrigerators and freezers
• Delegates tasks to the Prep Cooks/Dietary Aides as approved by the Dietary Manager
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Dietary Manager
• Complies with state and federal sanitation standards
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards 
• Attends in-services and other required meetings
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned 

Qualifications 

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 year of previous experience in food preparation preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting preferred
• Must pass a background screening