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Indian River Assisted Living

Prep Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$34,500 / year median in Virginia

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Prep Cook Indian River Assisted Living Chesapeake, VA Job Details Part-time | Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food preparation for special diets Food service health code compliance ServSafe Food service inventory management Assisting food service staff Accommodating special dietary needs Entry level Addressing dietary restrictions in food service
Full Job Description Reference Number:
HR-210
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Dietary Technician - Cook Purpose To ensure a safe, palatable, and timely delivery of modified diets as ordered to residents three times daily and provide snacks as scheduled between meals. Requirements Must be eligible for hire and receive facility orientation. This job requires lifting of up to 20lbs. and being able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to bend, kneel, climb step stool, and reach. Must be able to read and write. Serve Safe certification within last two (2) years preferred. Description 1. Prepare meals as scheduled on the dietary menus prepared by a certified dietician. 2. Make sure that menus are posted in the kitchen and on the hall for the day. 3. Prepare special or modified diets as ordered on the dietary menus and in accordance with the diet ordered for each resident. 4. Serve meals three times daily with at least ten (10) hours between breakfast and dinner. 5. Assure that food is stored and served at appropriate temperatures. 6. Make sure that all residents are served, and that adequate nutrition is provided for residents that will be absent from the facility during meals. 7. Prepare snacks as ordered on the dietary menu for service by aides three times per day. 8. Monitor the use of supplies and food inventory to ensure that menus can be followed. 9. Notify the supervisor of any missing supplies or food inventory as soon as possible, so attempts can be made to obtain these items.