Cook
Company: Massapequa Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Location: Amityville
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Massapequa Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing - Position
Summary:
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The Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to
recipes and production guidelines while adhering to all food safety
protocols, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Cook
should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers,
ovens, broilers, etc. Essential functions and responsibilities of
the position may vary based on needs.
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Essential Functions:
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- Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production
guidelines and standardized recipes
- Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and
equipment
- Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping,
trimming, and peeling food items
- Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knives
- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers,
etc.
- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams,and uses a variety of cooking
methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established
guidelines (required)
- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and
procedures (required)
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and
utensils
- Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude
towards customers, clients, co-workers, etc. (required)
- Has experience in following all safety policies and procedures
including proper food safety and sanitation set by The Department
of Health
- Ensures security of company assets
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager
Qualifications:
- 5 Plus years' experience as a cook in a restaurant or in LCT
(Long Term Care) facility.
- Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation,
various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper
food handling, sanitation, and storage
- Must be able to obtain servsafe certification.
- High School education preferred.
Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Able to use simple math concepts.
Good communication skills.
- Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
- Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both
written and verbal
- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of 25
lbs. - 30lbs.
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Job Duties:
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- Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely
manner
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and
efficiently
- Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and
sanitation
- Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and
equipment
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift
- Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
Keywords: Massapequa Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, New Haven , Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Amityville, Connecticut
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