Senior Cook

SUMMARY:

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Assists the Food Services Director to develop, plan, coordinate and execute the food service activities of the residence, personally or through delegating duties to dietary staff. Supervises dietary staff to ensure quality of food production, delivery and clean up.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects food and food preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations. Complies with applicable codes and manufacturer’s specifications.

Ensures availability of current diet manual for all dining service personnel and nursing service personnel.

Prepares and presents meals; assures that between meals snacks and beverages are available for all residents at all times.

Assists the Food Services Director in writing and dating menus at least 3 weeks in advance for all diets, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.

Assures that diets are served that are consistent with the diet manual; assures that special diets are served in accordance with physicians’ orders.

Assures that substitute foods and beverages of equivalent nutritional value shall be available to all residents

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