<p>Full job description</p> <p>Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is looking for Cooks to carry out their mission of to provide loving excellence in senior care.</p> <p>Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC proudly serves our community's long-term care and rehabilitation needs. We are committed to providing loving excellence in senior care, specializing in individualized care. We offer services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia/Alzheimer's care. Our goal is to provide this dignified care to all of our residents in a well maintained, home-like environment. This level of care would not be possible without our compassionate and professional staff.</p> <p>Full job description</p> <p>The Cook is responsible for preparing food in accordance with the approved menu, current standards, guidelines, and regulations with established procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and/or Dietary Manager to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and serve all food items and meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes ensuring all meals and food prepared are palatable and appetizing. Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, events, etc. </li><li>Inspect special diet requests and orders to assure that the correct diet is being served. </li><li>Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served. Make only authorized food substitutions and consult with and advise Culinary Services Director on menu changes. </li><li>Prepare food and serve in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures. Reports any incidents or infractions to Culinary Services Director. </li><li>Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times. </li><li>Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies. </li><li>Properly label, date and store all food leftovers. </li><li>Check in all purchases in absence of Dietary Manager. Assist in inventory and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary. </li><li>Assist in serving meals as necessary on a timely basis. </li><li>Open or close kitchen as dictated by department scheduling. </li><li>In the absence of the , ensures all staff arrive and/or depart at scheduled times as posted. </li><li>Responsible for all cleaning items assigned to this position, as posted on daily/weekly checklist and those assigned by Dietary Manager. </li><li>Ensure that the next day's items are in stock and pulled and thawing under refrigeration as dictated by the menus. </li><li>Prepare soups, appetizers, entrees, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts for both the regular and special diets for the residents, as well as the meals served to the staff and all special events requiring food service. </li><li>Plan the timing of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved. </li><li>Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency. Estimate food requirements and controls serving portions thereby eliminating waste and leftovers. Responsible for the safe storage and efficient use of all items within the kitchen's inventory. </li><li>Responsible for set-up of carts to be delivered to resident dining areas. </li><li>Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and visitors. </li><li>Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately. </li><li>Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards. </li></ul> <p>Job Type: Full-time</p> <p>At least 18 years old</p> <p>High school diploma/GED</p> <p>Authorized to work in the US</p> <p>Quince NRC LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled</p>